AddressThis is a pivotal role in the successful delivery of project services for Cenitex. This role will provide the Project Services team with scheduling support to identify, monitor, and report on program key dependencies, critical paths and deliverables. This role could also support other areas of the PMO service such as reporting, financials, delivery assurance and frameworks and will need to have a broad set of PMO skills, knowledge and experience.
Why work for Cenitex
Cenitex supports a modern, agile and productive public sector, and is driven by the Government’s commitment to a digital Victoria and better outcomes for the community. Cenitex’s purpose is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted IT Partner. We know uniting the best technology and the brightest individuals is the key to our success and we know it is our people who bring our values to life and contribute to the success of our customers, organisation and their colleagues.
Our People promise is that we treat our employees as people, not workers. We provide an exceptional life experience, and we focus on the feelings, not just the features that match employee needs. We do this by providing deeper connections, having a shared purpose, an inclusive environment, providing interesting work and allowing flexibility.
Culture and Benefits
Cenitex provides employees with essential support through all that life presents and want our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage and support professional development and offer a flexible working environment with a focus on employee work-life balance. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:
- Flexibility - spans where, when and how we work best
- Hybrid working - offers employees to work remotely 3 days a week, however it all starts with a conversation and from a place of flexibility
- Employee discounts - up to 10% across 500 retailers
- Automatic salary increases
- Centrally located - state-of-the-art offices and end of trip facilities in the heart of CBD
- Inclusive parental and carers leave entitlements.
We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women and strongly encourage women to apply to the role.
About the role
This PMO Scheduler position reports directly to the Cenitex Program Management Office (PMO) Manager.
The role is key is to collaborate with program and project managers in the development of program/project schedules and the delivery of specialised work packages to ensure completion targets are realistic and performance can be readily monitored and reported. In addition, lead and provide all levels of schedule-related reporting on key programs and projects.
The organisation has a continuous service improvement approach, and the successful candidate will need to be comfortable operating in a dynamic and changing environment. Consequently, you will have a curious and enquiring mindset, be able to learn new skills and strive to continuously find ways to improve our approaches, processes, procedures and tools.
The role requires the successful person to be highly competent in a suite of Microsoft products including, MS Project, Power BI and Dynamics 365. In addition, skills in Power App & Power automate are highly desirable.
Job Requirements:
- Program, project level scheduling - essential
- Technical proficiency with scheduling software tool Microsoft Project - essential
- Highly competent in a suite of Power BI and Dynamics 365 – essential
Day-to-day as the successful applicant you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with program and project managers in the development of program/project schedules and the delivery of specialised work packages to ensure completion targets are realistic and performance can be readily monitored and reported.
- Lead and provide all levels of schedule-related reporting on key programs and projects.
- At regular intervals lead planning and review activities for all schedules to facilitate successful outcomes.
- Assist and lead in managing the operation of various PMO boards and forums responsible for the governance and monitoring of critical project parameters across Cenitex’s project portfolio.
- Prepare reports on project schedule performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Lead in the planning and performing regular independent PMO governance schedule activities on portfolio, program or project parameters and address or escalate when defined governance thresholds are triggered.
- Assist as required with the delivery of other PMO functions as necessary during absence of other team members.
- Work collaboratively within the PMO service and help drive a continuous improvement mindset and culture.
If you don't match the experience above 100%, that’s ok! Please still put your application through. If this is not the role for you, please create a profile to join our talent community using https://www.livehire.com/careers/cenitex/jobs
For more information about the role and the numerous employee benefits, check out the Position Description and Life at Cenitex document by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Watch some great videos of our staff on our careers page www.cenitex.vic.gov.au/careers to get a better idea of what it could be like to be a part of the Cenitex team.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Cenitex is proud of its diverse group of employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhances our workforce capability and culture in delivering outstanding technology services and solutions for our customers. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.
Cenitex is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
To apply
Cenitex is a fast-moving organisation with lots to deliver - so we may not always wait until the job ad expires before reviewing applicants. As a result, you should submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply, simply complete an application through our LiveHire system.
Note: applicants are not required to provide a separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria. You may also be required to complete a video introduction as part of the recruitment process.
We’re committed to being inclusive when we hire people and understand that adjustments are sometimes needed. If you require adjustments to complete your application, assessment task or interview it is important you let us know so we can support you. You will not be disadvantaged if you request adjustments. We want all applicants to perform at their best and compete with other applicants equally.
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