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SalaryDirector Technology Portfolio
AMSA8 (EL2 equivalent)
Flexible locations (ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC)
Full-time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you'll be responsible for overseeing and governing the projects that make up the ITS portfolio.
You'll provide visibility and transparency into the pipeline of technology projects and programs and their alignment to business priorities. This position is part of the IT leadership team and is a critical business-facing role that ensures the portfolio of technology projects and programs are aligned to business priorities and AMSA's enterprise roadmap.
You will be responsible for:
- Lead the Technology Portfolio team that includes capabilities covering project management, business analysis, change management and testing.
- Develop and maintain a portfolio view of technology projects and programs, including their delivery status and strategic alignment to business priorities.
- Manage the pipeline of technology projects and programs, including the allocation of delivery leadership and associated project delivery capabilities.
- Provide portfolio level visibility and tracking of benefits, including the oversight of any agreed benefits realisation framework and approach.
- Ensure the appropriate project management methodologies are leveraged depending on the project or program.
- Ensure where possible modern project management practices are used to enable incremental delivery of value to the business throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Engage effectively with AMSA's PMO and ensure any required reporting and processes are followed as required.
- Act as an escalation point for any major delivery issues or risks across the portfolio of technology projects and programs.
- Develop and maintain a set of standards covering project management, business analysis, change management and testing.
- Ensure quality of delivery in line with the agreed standards.
- Develop and maintain a portfolio level view of technology investments over multiple years.
- Working closely with the IT operations and service delivery team ensuring IT procurement and contract management practices are in line with agreed standards and enable the fulfillment of obligations with respect to procurement policies at AMSA and within government.
- Actively manage key vendors and outsource partners to maximise value and ensure delivery is in line with contractual obligations and performance metrics.
- Collaborate continuously with members of the IT leadership team to maintain alignment across teams.
- Manage the budget and resources associated with the capabilities within the Technology Portfolio team; and
- Lead, mentor and manage a team of IT project professionals and support the personal development of your team members through development plans and training.
To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Extensive experience in a similar role with broad portfolio/program delivery and governance experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a team, including staff performance management, budget management and resource management.
- You'll be a self-starter who thrives in an environment where you can work on complex problems and have the autonomy to drive transformational change.
- You'll have a customer first mindset and be aligned to the AMSA's deep mission and purpose.
- You'll have a growth mindset with a collaborative style and a strong willingness to learn and grow in your career; and
- Above all else, you will have a humble, kind, friendly and trustworthy personality, with an excellent attitude and approach to work.
Note: Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the
AMSA BENEFITS
We are committed a supportive and collaborative work environment, which is why AMSA offers:
- Flexible work including work from home arrangements
- Health and wellbeing programs including annual flu vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle reimbursement
- An office-wide Christmas period shutdown (in addition to annual leave provisions)
- An ability to work for an organisation charged with protecting our marine environments and saving lives
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.
AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit .
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity and inclusion are a priority at AMSA.
Our role means that we impact and influence communities right across Australia, this is why it is essential that we draw on the diversity of our people to successfully deliver our mission of “ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution and rescuing people in distress”.
We are proud to have been recognised as an by the Diversity Council of Australia, and continue to focus on embedding inclusive values within our organisation.
Don't meet every single requirement? At AMSA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway - you might just be the person we're looking for!
We encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential. You can find more information about our diversity and inclusion commitments in our .
HOW TO APPLY
For more information, please contact Steven Fulop ( ) or Sam Ebrahim ( ) at u&u Recruitment Partners quoting reference number 34286. Alternatively, to submit an application, please click below. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search. Please send a brief cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlining what you will bring to this role and a resume (maximum of 3 pages).
The closing date for applications is the 8th January 2024.
AMSA does not engage staff under the APS Act. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA.
Advertised: 06 Dec 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
