Senior Project Manager (Remote)

Senior Project Manager | GHD | Australia

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power ofcommitment, we live and breathe it every day

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people...

Login to continue Job DescriptionAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power ofcommitment, we live and breathe it every day

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our peopleto make a positive impact when working with the right technology andtraining as you bring ideas and projects to life.Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll makean impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could takeyou.Who are we looking for?We’re looking for a Senior Project Managerto join our Organisational Development team. Working closely with the

Run, manage and track progress using agile and waterfallmethodologies

Stakeholder engagement – establish and implement effectivecommunications, change and learning strategies, utilising SMEs whereneeded

Risk management -proactively identify and mitigate risks tooutcomes

Resource management – proactive assessment of resource requirementsand scheduling to ensure availability

Manages the project scope in a way that enables alignment to strategicobjectives and outcomes are delivered that meet stakeholdersexpectations

Manage project outcomes and integrations, considering theinterdependencies, sequencing of initiatives with other enterpriseactivity.Set priorities and accountablities for the activities

Track and drive quality outcomes to agreed time and budget

Clearly enable the team to articulate the value to be created by theproject

Partnering at program level:Establish and maintain effective relationships with program leadershipteam, Program reference group, adjacent initiative leaders, businessleaders and subject matter experts

Track and drive program outcomes

Identify interconnectivity with complementary strategies andintegration into the business

Establish systems and maintain ongoing day to day management of theprogram

Program and project activity performance tracking (time, budget,deliverables)Identify and manage program, project and externalinterdependencies

Develop regular reporting to the Program Leader and project leads anddetermine ongoing reporting requirements and cadence

Contributing to portfolio level:Work with the portfolio leader, delivery program leaders, functionalleaders, initiative leaders and other Project Managers, align programs andprojects to the portfolio objectives and outcomes

Identify the interdependencies and critical connections and works withorganisational development to strength the cross-portfoliocollaboration

Translate the portfolio intent into program and project decisions,which may lead to program and project changes related to: Sequencing,Rescoping, Terminating, Change of Pace, Value creation

We are looking for:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or other relevant professionalqualification / certification with signficant experience in program,project, resource and senior stakeholder management

Previous experience in a similar program management role preferred withcredibility in a proactive nature focusing on driving outcomes

Ability to apply and switch between waterfall and agile methodologiesas well as able to handle diverse situations, multiple projects and rapidlychanging priorities

Proven analytical skills and ability to exercise sound judgement anddecisiveness with problem solving

Workshop facilitation and engagement of large teams

Design thinking, agile delivery and sprint management

Exceptional people relationship, influencing and networking skills

Sound written and oral communications skills, including consultationand negotiation, and the ability to develop and maintain collaborativerelationships and influence people at all levels

Proven experience and passion to drive transformation within afast-paced organisation

This opportunity is a permanent opportunity and would suitsomeone with experience in project management on a global delivery programlevel.Interested? Contact Lloyd Hall-TowersGHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able tofully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforceand an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environmentfocused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people canthrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancingthe benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaborationin the office.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at thisstage. Show more Show less

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