PM-Partners group is a specialist Project Management Consultancy. We have a unique way of running projects and providing training and advice, so our clients get the best results with less cost and risk. Each year we deliver over $3B of projects, train over 10,000 people, and help some of Australia’s leading brands improve their PMOs.

About the Role

In this role you will be working with our government client and reporting to the director of IT and digital services.

You will be responsible for overall Project Management accountabilities for a portfolio currently of 50+ projects to ensure deliverables are met on time according to scope and budget, are fully documented and are of high quality.

A key delivery of this engagement is to establish standardised project management practices (using existing content wherever possible) and artefacts in collaboration with Director, Project Management Office. Project risk management is a key deliverable of this role.

Location: Hybrid, 3 days on-site, Melbourne CBD office with 2 days WFH flexibility

Duration: Initial 6 Month, daily rate contract starting asap

Daily Rate: $900 - $1000 including super

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project delivery
• Facilitate a review of the BAU IT project portfolio to determine what should be started, stopped, kept or re-assigned.
• Collaborate with the software Vendor to gain clarity on the selected SaaS version and support any requirements gathering (if needed).
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, risk assessments, and resource allocation.
• Work with key partners to define dependencies on the BAU IT team for their project portfolio(s).
• Oversee and coordinate with the Vendor side Project Manager managing the technical aspects of the implementation.
• Provide guidance and structure to an organisation with limited project delivery maturity.
• Manage project reporting by producing high quality documentation, leveraging existing reporting formats where possible.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, Vendor, and external parties to ensure alignment.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Preferably working in large program, project and PMO environments across waterfall, agile and hybrid approaches

• 7+ Proven years experience as a Senior IT Project Manager
• Strong DevOps Skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts to different audiences and stakeholders, at all levels of seniority
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with external vendors.
• Ability to establish structure and methodical project delivery in low-maturity environments.
• Experience in requirements gathering and project planning for technology-driven initiatives.
• Experience in using relevant project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA and Confluence.
• Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or similar are highly regarded.

What we can offer you!

Culture: A fun, fast paced, collaborative delivery environment

People: A group of talented, experienced, and dedicated Consultants to work by your side with a dedicated Relationship Manager

Passion: Ability to band together when under pressure to deliver first class results to clients

Transparency: Open door policy

Professional Development: On the job development and access to certifications in our Training practice

Care and Support: On-going support and advice from experienced PM-Partners Consultants

Knowledge: Access to PM-Partners Delivery and Advisory practices

If you feel you meet our selection criteria and are looking to join a leading Project Management Consultancy, please submit your resume to Steve Brewer at PM-Partners via Seek application (preferred) or email – [email protected]

Reference: SB