AddressIT Project Manager
1x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week
Competitive Salary
Close Date: 5th June 2024
Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade.
With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering change. The role requires effective co-ordination and delivery of the programs / projects and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering agreed program / project components on time, within agreed quality and on budget. It also includes the co-ordination of adoption of new technology and realisation of projected benefits.
You will develop and maintain the IT program / project management methodology to support each individual project through an effective program / project management framework. You will also manage program budgets, third party contributions, vendor/contract management and monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
· 5+ years’ experience in developing and implementing IT related projects
· Relevant tertiary qualifications in an IT or Business-related discipline
· Good knowledge of program and project management methods including PRINCE2 or PMBOK
· Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in managing all stages of the project cycle (planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation)
· Superior experience and a record of achievement in leading and managing critical, highly complex and/or large business transformation programs and projects in a large and complex ICT environment
· Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and negotiations skills with extensive experience engaging, collaborating and influencing key stakeholders and customers at a senior level
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience of designing and implementing Enterprise Architecture in large and complex organizations.
· Strong technical background across all areas of ICT/IT including end user computing, infrastructure, and business systems
· Sound business case development and approvals skills
· Demonstrated ability to identify and link technology solutions to business requirements
· Good understanding of Local Government procurement process including negotiation with third parties
· Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
· Experience in vendor and stakeholder management
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
· Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
· Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.
· Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
· Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer.
· Access to a Fitness Passport membership
· Internal professional Learning and Development
For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives.
How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.
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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
