• Initial 2-year contract until 20/08/2027 with possible extension paying from $1091/day
• Brisbane CBD Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing cyber security projects

Our client, a large complex Queensland Government department, are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager (Cyber Security) to lead ICT enabled projects and initiatives.

The initial project assignment is to provide a high level of specialist project management support to the Cyber Security Program of work, however the resource model structure encourages a more flexible way of working and during your contract period you may find yourself working on one or more initiatives in conjunction with/or in place of the initial assignment.

Key tasks / responsibilities:

• Leading a project team to meet project deliverables, objectives, and stakeholder expectations.
• Preparing key project artefacts e.g. stakeholder management, resource management, task allocation, reporting, project board requirements, and change management plans and strategies.
• Developing and executing activities related to end-to-end project management, including project plans and estimates, scoping and requirements through implementation and deployment.
• Proactively monitoring, managing and reporting on execution of project deliverables.
• Communicating effectively using multiple methods (verbal, written and nonverbal) and channels with stakeholders, including team and sponsors across multiple aspects of the project.
• Actively managing the current integrated project schedule ensuring appropriate change management activities are undertaken to enable a smooth transition to BAU.
• Delivering continuous improvements to the operating model, in consultation with the IT Project Board, Customer and Supplier.

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing cyber security projects.
• Knowledge of cyber security best practices and Australian Government security standards, including the Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Essential 8.
• Proven record of managing projects that achieve/uphold security certifications such as Essential 8, ISM.
• Practical experience managing cyber assurance activities including reviews of system documentation, threat and risk assessments, penetration testing, code and configuration reviews and compliance reporting.
• Senior Project Management delivering transformative Information Communication Technology (ICT) projects in a complex setting using PRINCE2 methodology
• Ability to maintain project schedules using contemporary tools like Microsoft Project and desired experience in Microsoft Enterprise Portfolio Online.
• Ability to lead the development of the governance artefacts required to ensure the delivery for the life of the project.
• Ability to provide leadership of project resources to ensure key staff, stakeholders and vendors deliver the required ICT-enabled business outcomes.
• Ability to build team culture focused on a successful delivery
• Stakeholder engagement and management skills in highly political environment, including the ability to manage senior stakeholders and provide a clear understanding of the impacts of risks and issues for decision making in a timely fashion.
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please submit your resume in Word Format using the appropriate link quoting reference No. 245730. Should you require further information please email [email protected]

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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