Temp Principal Project Advisor

Initiate and manage transformation projects (medium to high complexity), including engagement with key business and technical stakeholders, facilitating scope definition, and developing the required project products, facilitating organisation change management, and tracking of milestones and costs.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/575163/24
Closing date 12-Jul-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 30 June 2025 with possible extension
Contact person Tim Veitch
Contact details Phone: (07) 3338 4185
Access theTransport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision is to create a single integrated network accessible to everyone. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.Every day is different and so are our teams. We foster an inclusive workplace culture and will support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.TMR is committed to reconciliation and creating a workplace that empowers Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to thrive.We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine during the recruitment process.About usThe Technology & Systems Delivery PMO was established to provide, at a program level, strategic leadership, direction and oversight of Translink's technology and information systems and initiatives in addition to the management of an annual rolling program of work.Key responsibilitiesThe purpose of the role is to initiate and manage transformation projects (medium to high complexity), including engagement with key business and technical stakeholders, facilitating scope definition, and developing the required project products, facilitating organisation change management, and tracking of milestones and costs.Some of your responsibilities will include:Project Initiation

• Establishing new projects, including registers, templates, repositories, and tools and develop key project management documentation and artefacts for the Start Up and Initiation Stages.

Project Management

• Plan, manage and deliver the project activities and resources to achieve the required outcomes within the project timeframes and budget with high standards of professionalism and ethics.
• Liaise closely with all project stakeholders including Project Executives, Project Board Members, Senior Users, Senior Suppliers as well as Senior Management, the PMO Director, PMO Controls and Assurance Manager and the Delivery Manager.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, issues, dependencies, priorities, progress to milestones and budget, conflicts and provide regular and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate project governance and assurance activities are in place for the project including Project Boards updates to the Technology & Strategy Board and gating requirements.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 5+ years project management experience delivering key projects with significant technology components.
• PRINCE2, Agile or other relevant Project Management certification.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project Server/Online.
• Portfolio/program experience in business transformation with significant IT components.
• Experience in vendor management.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/575163/24Closing Date: Friday, 12 July 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.