Software Development Project Manager

• 2 months CONTRACT with potential extensions
• Hybrid role (3 days onsite in Melbourne CBD)
• Daily Rate: $1,000 (inc. SUPER)

ROLE OVERVIEWAs the Software Development Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery, budget, and timelines of projects, ensuring effective communication between the development/agile team and the management/governance layer. Your role involves removing impediments and blockers outside the agile team's remit to ensure smooth project execution.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Lead the delivery of the business case.
• Empower and support the Scrum Master, resolving escalated issues.
• Manage UI and UX Design activities and transition implementation to the agile team.
• Handle risk and issue management, escalating to Program Manager or senior business/technical roles when necessary.
• Conduct project planning and scheduling, creating detailed project time and cost estimates, and initiating project documentation.
• Manage project budget, governance, and reporting.
• Coordinate with other departments and teams to set up team logistics and development infrastructure.
• Communicate with senior management and project governance authorities as required.
• Monitor organizational change management activities.
• Collaborate with PMO to set up project management tools and processes.
• Ensure all reporting is conducted using the designated project management tool.
• Manage deployment preparation activities and project closure tasks.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management
• Experience in complex ICT environments, preferably within the government sector, reporting to senior management and executives.
• Formal project management methodology experience required, such as PRINCE2 or PMBOK.
• Proven agile project management and scrum master experience, including sprint planning, review, and retrospective sessions.
• Ability to control scope changes and liaise effectively with stakeholders, especially Product Owners.
• Experience managing the full project life cycle from planning to operational support hand-over.
• Proficiency in managing multi-functional teams across Business Analysis, Architecture, Development, and Testing.
• Extensive experience in managing Software Development and/or COTS implementation projects.
• Hands-on experience in managing project finances and delivering projects within approved budgets.

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please apply! Please feel free to reach out directly to Muneem Meah at mmeah(at)aurec.com, should you have any questions!