Project Manager

Job title : Project Manager
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Contract or Temp
Salary : $118/hour + super
Contact name : Max Power
Contact email : mpower@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1575763
Sharp and Carter are currently supporting a QLD State Government Department recruit a Project Manager for an initial 6 month contract. The role reports to the Director of Portfolio Services and Senior Project Manager. It will involve a considerable amount of stakeholder engagement and consultation. The project manager will be operating in a complex environment and a need to deliver results. Therefore, the ability to adapt, to be proactive in problem solving and to work effectively within the team and autonomously will be crucial for success.
 
Key Deliverables:
  • Cost plans and accruals process and system improvements, development and refinement of project cost plan guides, support and training materials.
  • Technology, automation and SAP enhancements
  • IIP Budget Maintenance and Governance, develop functions of the delivery support office, establish principles and ongoing process development
The successful candidate in this role will provide project management for the first tranche of this project and collaborate with members of the project team, range of stakeholders across the Division, Corporate Finance stakeholders and the project’s business owner.
 
Accountabilities include but are not limited too:
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and governance documentation.
  • Provide leadership to and coordinate the activities of the Financial Management project team.
  • Apply fit-for-purpose principles in developing, managing and maintaining relevant project management artefacts.
  • Identify, document and manage project risks, issues and dependencies and proactively work towards their resolution.
  • Support the project sponsor in their championship of the project to the Executive Management Team and senior project stakeholders.
  • Identify, document and manage stakeholder expectations in alignment with project scope.
  • Manage the project within its non-financial and financial constraints and report within existing arrangements to the Executive Management Team.
  • Risk and issue management: proactively identify, document, and manage project risks and issues, working with workstream leads and the project team to develop mitigation strategies. Escalate critical risks as appropriate to maintain project momentum.
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication: act as the central point of contact, facilitating communication and collaboration across teams. Ensure key stakeholders are kept informed of project progress, changes, and decisions that may impact on delivering the project objectives.
  • Governance and compliance: ensure project governance frameworks are followed. Support the Senior Project Manager in preparing for governance meetings, including steering committee sessions and project reviews. 
  • Reporting: development of project status reports, dashboards, and senior stakeholder (Executive, Board) level reporting.
For more information on this role, a copy of the position description or confidential discussion please reach out to Max at mpower@sharpandcarter.com.au