Senior Project Manager (Q1)

A new 6 month contract opportunity exists for a Senior Project Manager (Business Planning and Consolidation) to join this large scale Queensland Government Department based in Brisbanes inner CBD location.

The Senior Project Manager will be required to facilitate the replacement or upgrade of the Departments current budget tool. This role will play an integral part in engaging stakeholders across the Business and ensuring that all requirements are captured. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER WILL BE AS FOLLOWS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO;

- Manage the deliverables associated with the solution on time and within budget;
- Manage the replacement or upgrade of the Governments current budget tool including the security and quality assurance processes of the delivered solution;
- Work closely with the Program members and other stakeholders to ensure business requirements are captured;
- Manage the agreed scope and focus of the replacement or upgrade of current budget tool;
- Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies associated with the replacement or upgrade of  current budget tool;
- Provide consultation and advice in relation to the impact of development or change.
- Work closely with the  Program members  to ensure seamless integration between the Program and the replacement or upgrade of the current budget tool.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES;

- Demonstrated experience as a Senior Project Manager and demonstrated understanding of Budgeting Tools (SAP BPC as an example) and associated technologies
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in project managing a large-scale Information Technology Project and full project management life cycle implementations.
- Business Analysis skills
- High level interpersonal and communication skills with particular emphasis in the areas of team collaboration, team mentoring, consultation, negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution and assertiveness in order to resolve issues and meet changing customer needs.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience in the implementation of a budget system.
- SAP experience would be highly regarded
- Experience working in government environment with PRINCE2 methodology

Interested applicants are urged to apply ASAP to discuss this opportunity further.