Senior Project Manager

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our client is seeking to engage a Senior Project Manager on a contract.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Contract Length: Start – 03/01/2024, End – 30/06/2024, with option to extend for 12 months

Security/Eligibility Requirement: Negative Vetting Level 1 preferred, Baseline as minimum

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversee delivery of the PSMB Capability / Network Solution line of effort.
• Development and implement the PSMB Capability / Network Solution Project Plan
• Ensure all key project artefacts (including schedules, project logs etc) are maintained and monitored
• Manage engagement with stakeholders (internally and externally) to inform the Capability / Network Solution line of effort.
• This includes leading engagement with international PSMB programs in collaboration with the PSMB Program Manager to develop strong relationships that will allow Australia to harness their experience and acumen in developing and operating a PSMB capability.
• Draft and meet project milestones and deadlines in line with the project requirements in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, allocate appropriate resources and clarify the outcomes required, based on agreed plans.
• Convene, support and/or participate in working groups and focus groups relevant to:
• Defining requirements for the Capability / Network Solution
• Delivery Model options post the Approach to Market
• Cost modelling activities
• Consideration of Legislative / Regulatory Measures
• Develop and/or contribute to high-level written material, submissions and briefs.
• Ensure alignment with PSMB Program work streams and activities where appropriate.
• Identify and manage risks and issues including escalation of risks and issues where required to the Program Manager.
• Contribute to the governance and reporting of the PSMB Program.
• Other tasks as required.

To be successful in this role, the individual will need to be self-motivated and have a strong ability to make connections between lines of effort and the overall PSMB Program. They will also need to have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, excellent writing skills, attention to detail of a high order.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering complex infrastructure / national capability projects / diverse capabilities.
• Written and oral communication skills including influencing outcomes.
• Team leadership.
• Judgement and strategic thinking.
• Drafting of high-level written material, submissions and briefs.
• Stakeholder engagement regarding complex matters.
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Telecommunications experience.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9*** or email *************@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion