Project Manager (Ict Services)

• Full Time, Fixed Term (9 months) Role - Annual Salary $120,000 - $140,000 + Super
• Located at our Preston campus, close to public transport and the Preston Market
• Oversee the delivery of a range of projects within ICT Services at Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

The Project Manager (ICT Services) operations within the ICT Services team under guidance of the Director of ICT. This is a high performing role that is responsible for undertaking engagement across a range of business portfolios and departments, communicating directly with key Melbourne Polytechnic business stakeholders, and overseeing the delivery of a range of projects such as Network, Audio-Visual, End user computing and Systems and Enterprise Architect solutions.

• Facilitate project management throughout a project scope, project planning including milestones, tasks and resource requirements, project execution, project monitoring and transition to business and project closure.
• Clear articulation of project schedules, risks, issues, assumptions, decisions, costs and benefits.
• Manage, resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; develop methods to monitor project or area progress and provide corrective supervision if necessary.
• Lead the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of project plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities of the department.
• Lead project workshops focused on specific agendas with various stakeholders, such as requirement gathering workshops, project execution and milestones.
• Articulation of clear function, non-functional requirements and technical requirements for projects in collaboration with Business Analysts, Enterprise Architects and other project members.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to build relationships and coordinate project related activities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations at all times with clear and concise communication.
• Liaise with ICT subject matter experts when developing the scope of work and coordinating project activities with Facilities & Assets and vendors.
• Lead the design, testing, planning and implementation of complex systems related projects.
• Lead the procurement activities and associated documentation related to projects and ensure procurement deliverables are met. Liaise with vendors following procurement guidelines, in coordination with ICT SME's order equipment and monitor delivery timeframes to meet specific project related schedules.
• Manage and report on projects as they develop, including the development of scope of work for each initiative, project plans, risk and issues registers, weekly project reports and project closure reports.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

• A current Police Check.
• Appropriate qualifications, or minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Demonstrated high level capability to build professional relationships across the organisation and accurately manage stakeholder expectations using negotiation skills.
• Proven hands-on and practical experience in the management and delivery of a range of concurrent projects.
• Advanced planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet stringent timelines.
• Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to prepare correspondence and reports, deal professionally and tactfully with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and effectively manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Highly competent analytical and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated capacity to show initiative and take responsibility for a broad range of activities and functions.
• High standard of proficiency in the use of software packages, as well as the ability to present information in a variety of formats, including reports and spreadsheets.

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: ***************@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone: (03) 9269 1***.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.