Project Manager Lor4

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• Contract start 01 March 2023 To 12 months.
• Australian Citizen, PV Clearance, Canberra role.

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Overview
Operational Engineering Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), are responsible for delivering cutting edge capabilities to support ASDs Signals Intelligence, Cyber and Enterprise Capabilities.
These capabilities consists of a combination of:

• Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program;

• Delivery of ASD's major capability programs and;

• Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities.

To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for multiple Project Managers to oversee projects under limited direction.
ASD seeks Project Managers who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.
The Project Manager is responsible for contributing to the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, managing the projects budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the projects progress.
The Project Manager will oversee projects under general direction. The Project Manager will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.
SFIA Core Competencies
SFIA Level Of Responsibility Level 4 [LOR 4]
Autonomy
Works under general direction within a clear framework of accountability. Exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy. Plans own work to meet given objectives and processes.
Influence
Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level. May have some responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of resources. Participates in external activities related to own specialism. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives.
Complexity
Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts. Investigates, defines and resolves complex issues.
Business skills
Selects appropriately from applicable standards, methods, tools and applications. Communicates fluently, orally and in writing, and can present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who share common objectives. Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets. Rapidly absorbs new information and applies it effectively. Maintains an awareness of developing technologies and their application and takes some responsibility for driving own development.
SFIA Professional Skill Level Description
PRMG 4
Defines, documents and carries out small projects or sub-projects (typically less than six months, with limited budget, limited interdependency with other projects, and no significant strategic impact), alone or with a small team, actively participating in all phases. Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Agrees project approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate. Monitors costs, timescales and resources used, and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensures that own projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are recorded.
Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission
Desirable Criteria * Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition and sustainment project management competencies

• Understanding of Defence procurement procedures and regulations.
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver projects in a resource constrained environment.
• Previous knowledge of, or experience with, DEF Major Projects would be highly regarded.

Essential Criteria * Manage complex ICT projects in the planning, management and delivery of new capability and system enhancements.

• Achieve project deliverables in accordance with the approved project scope.
• Manage Project budget, project delivery and sustainment matters.
• Contribute to activities for planning, requirements analysis, system design /development, testing, implementation and transition to operations.
• Undertake project risk management to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review risks and issues.
• Co-ordinate project resourcing according to project priorities.
• Escalate issues and seek advice from Senior Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Conduct project stage review and reporting, financial management, risk and issue management.
• Establish and maintain project planning artefacts in accordance with the endorsed project management methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.