AddressLocation: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, (Onsite or Remote)
The Technology Security team plays a pivotal role in our Cyber Security daily operations, ensuring that we create and maintain a secure cyber environment.
As a Technical Project Manager, you will spearhead the lifecycle replacement project of our core network infrastructure, encompassing Software-Defined Networking (SDN), F5 firewalls, cloud routers, NetApp storage, and Commvault backup solutions.
Collaborating closely with Data Centre & Network Team, Business Applications and Infrastructure teams, and key stakeholders, you'll ensure seamless execution while aligning with organizational objectives.
As you will be working in a geographically dispersed team, you will have strong capabilities in self-managing work and collaborating with people remotely, remaining connected to your team.
Accountabilities
- Develop and execute detailed project plans, encompassing core network migration, firewall upgrades, cloud router integration, and storage and backup modernization.
- Coordinate diverse project resources, including internal teams, vendors, and contractors, to optimize efficiency and ensure project milestones are met.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic goals.
- Identify and proactively mitigate project risks and issues, applying technical expertise to overcome challenges and maintain project momentum.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes to secure necessary hardware, software, and services.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and data management regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implement robust change management processes, facilitating smooth transitions and minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Maintain meticulous project documentation, including plans, reports, and change logs, to support accountability and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or relevant industry certifications/experience (Palo Alto, Cisco, Aruba, PRINCE2/PMP)
- Proven track record as a Technical Project Manager, driving complex infrastructure projects in enterprise environments.
- In-depth understanding of core networking technologies, including SDN principles, firewall configurations, cloud networking, storage systems, and backup solutionC
- Applies digital dexterity Demonstrates commitment to explore, learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working, to achieve better business outcomes.
- Displays a growth mindset. Communicates simply and clearly Communicates clearly in plain English, without using jargon.
- Demonstrates and ability to convey a message succinctly and with empathy, regardless of the medium (written, verbal, digital).
- Understands the target audience, and tailors’ message in a way that appeals to them.
- Engages people to build productive working relationships
- Acts with honesty, integrity and respect in dealings with others.
- Is willing and able to understand others’ perspectives. Sets and manages expectations to achieve positive outcomes.
- Fosters a service culture Keeps people at the centre of thinking, decisions and actions, including internal systems and processes.
- Demonstrates empathy, and curiosity and listens deeply to understand a person’s context, challenges and needs.
- Keep one’s word and follow through on promises or commitments made.
- Shapes strategic direction Has a macro view and looks beyond the boundaries of own responsibilities to the team, industry and the broader community.
- Represents and advocates the agency’s position in a professional and specialist context.
- Keeps the end user in mind to shape program outcomes to meet needs.
- Uses information to make evidence-based decisions
- Research identifies and integrates relevant evidence towards finding solutions to the problem.
- Provides unbiased, comprehensive and accurate advice to others.
- Uses experience and organisational/environmental awareness to analyse what information is important and how it should be used in the decision-making process.
- Working with ambiguity
- Demonstrates proactivity, emotional intelligence and self-direction in the face of uncertainty, change or new situations.
- Chooses a course of action or decision without having the total picture.
- Managed Budget managed: Project budget ~$6m+
