Program Delivery Director

• 3-month contract - Strong view to extend
• Hybrid working | Offices in South East Melbourne
• Very competitive Day rate contract

Our client, a pioneering municipality in Victoria known for its commitment to delivering top-tier services and infrastructure to over 364,600 residents, is embarking on a transformative journey. Guided by values centered on innovation, empowerment, and community pride, they seek a dynamic and experienced Senior Service Desk Analyst to join their team.

Position Purpose:

Lead and Drive delivery and embedding of an upgraded Enterprise Resource Planning/Enterprise Administration platform, including stakeholder engagement, project coordination, project management oversight, risk mitigation, project resourcing, documentation and budget management.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive delivery strategy and plan for the Enterprise Resource Planning upgrade and all associated business and process changes.
• Oversee the planning, prioritisation, implementation, and tracking of multiple programs simultaneously to ensure that they are on time, within budget, and meet the program's objectives
• Manage and provide leadership to a team of project managers, business architects, developers, testers and other
• IT professionals to ensure that they are aligned with the program's goals and objectives.
• Plan and manage the program’s budget, including ensuring that expenses are within budget and tracking expenses to ensure they are allocated appropriately
• Identify, evaluate and manage program risks, including developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies to address potential issues
• Ensure that effective communication channels are established and maintained between program stakeholders, including senior management, project teams and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale and complex IT software replacement programs or portfolios in a highly regulated environment under a matrix accountability structure
• Proven track record of successfully delivering IT software projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams
• Strong strategic thinking that demonstrates ability to recognise and understand patterns, trends and connections between situations to develop new and innovative approaches to complex problems
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or PRINCE2
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT or ITIL.

How to Apply:For a confidential discussion about the role or to receive a copy of the position description, please contact Henry Thompson at Frazer Tremble Executive via email: *****@ftexecutive.com.au.