Job description
Salary:
TBA
Location:
QLD - Brisbane
Ref:
OB/0600
Description:
Osborne Richardson specialise in public sector recruitment. Our IT division is headed up by an experienced IT project manager so, when you work with us, you will be working with someone understands your requirements based on real-world experience.
Immediate start
To 31 July 24
$neg based on experience
Logan / Hybrid Working
About the role:
This role delivers a diverse range of functions to support quality decision making. Customer centricity is key, as this position is the conduit between the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO), the organisation and key internal suppliers. The role understands Council’s strategy and pain points and supports branches to develop proposals and shape business cases through the portfolio planning processes.
Responsibilities:
Apply and share subject matter expertise required to enable delivery of EPMO outcomes.
Develop and implement frameworks, systems, processes and tools to enhance the delivery of EPMO outcomes.
Identify, explore and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
Lead portfolio planning for the EPMO and set the Branch up for success with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Support the delivery of strategically important initiatives.
Establishment and maintenance of a central project register and portfolio plan.
Ensure the provision of effective, consistent and timely analysis and reporting
Work with initiative leads to identify and facilitate resolution of conflicting priorities, dependencies, risks and issues that may impact the delivery of portfolio outcomes and achievement of business benefits.
Providing detailed project planning, maintenance, monitoring and reporting.
Provide consulting / analysis services to support business needs and approved projects and priorities.
Facilitate problem identification, analysis and requirements gathering including cost benefit / value, impact and sustainability analysis.
Facilitate the assessment for new business and enhancements.
Facilitate and coordinate solution options analysis and evaluation to encourage responsible and appropriate ICT decisions and investments which deliver value for Council
Knowledge and Skills:
Extensive experience delivering large programs of work / project portfolios.
Knowledge of the breadth and complexity of project / program / portfolio management (P3M).
Experience within a public sector environment, preferably within a local council (highly regarded).
Demonstrated experience in a portfolio office or similar function communicating, liaising, and building trusted relationships with staff across organisational boundaries.
Strong time management skills, self-motivation with the ability to remain innovative under pressure.
High-level written and verbal communication skills to write and / or interpret business cases, reports, and other documentation.
Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a specialist / technical environment.
Ability to identify and facilitate cooperation amongst stakeholders where conflicting agendas or motivators may exist.
Tertiary qualification in relevant fields such as business management, project management, information management, engineering, human services or similar (e.g., Bachelor of Business).
Credentials and / or certification in relevant fields such as change management, agile methodology (e.g., PROSCI, Agile fundamentals, ITIL).
Membership with relevant industry association or peak body (e.g., Project Management Institute, Change Management Institute, Asset Management Council, CPA).
Thank you for your interest. We regret that, due to the number of applications received, we will not be able to respond to all applicants.