Senior Project Manager

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


Coordinator

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 20 February 2022


In the middle of the vibrant hub of Manuka, you will work with a dedicated team focused on supporting our people to deliver quality education.

<p align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt"><strong>Senior Project Manager</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Manuka, Canberra&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time (first contract term 3 years)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Salary Range:&nbsp;</strong>Grade 6 ($118,011 - $129,808 + Superannuation)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Position number: </strong>#498513</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;Negotiable</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;</strong>11.55pm, Sunday 20 February 2022</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: windowtext">The Senior Project Manager will work with the Program Manager to deliver and embed portfolio, programme and project management processes, procedures, tools and techniques. Support includes definition and delivery of portfolios for projects; development, production and maintenance of business cases and project plans, time, resource, cost and exception plans. Tracking and reporting of programme/project progress and performance are also covered, as is the capability to facilitate all aspects of project portfolio governance meetings, workshops, and documentation</span><span style="color: windowtext">.</span></span><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p class="TableParagraph" style="margin-left: 23.35pt"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Portfolio, programme and project lifecycle management and governance:</span></p> <ul> <li class="TableParagraph"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Advises on the available standards, procedures, methods, tools and techniques. Evaluates project and/or programme performance and recommends changes where necessary. Contributes to reviews and audits of project and programme management to ensure conformance to standards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">In line with personal and developing strengths deliver key functions of the<span style="letter-spacing: -2.35pt"> &nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Portfolio Office in line with P30 standards, including: stakeholder/risk/ issue capacity/resource / financial / transition/benefits management, monitoring/change controls and reporting.</span></li> </ul> <p class="TableParagraph" style="margin: .25pt 0cm .0001pt 18.0pt"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Continuous Quality Improvement:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Identify and implement improvements to program portfolio management operations, services and models. Support the development of enterprise program portfolio management capabilities to increase organisational agility and responsiveness to change.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Program Portfolio Information Management and Governance:</span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 41.35pt; line-height: 115%"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Support overall program portfolio governance of how all types of information, structured and unstructured, whether produced internally or externally, are used to support decision-making, business processes, digital services and secretariat services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Project Portfolio Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple project priorities and deadlines. Ideally with experience in Program Management Office (PMO) including set up, planning, governance, tracking and reporting on multiple projects and direct project working in a large organisation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Analysis and Problem solving: Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving, attention to detail and time management skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Relationship Management: Ability to effectively manage a large and varied stakeholder group, excellent facilitation skills, ability to guide strategic conversations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Communications: Demonstrated advanced ability to write and engage content in a clear and concise manner</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Ability to work in an agile environment, meeting the evolving needs of the system and schools</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Knowledge of education requirements in terms of accreditation, improving curriculum, pedagogy and assessment will be highly desirable attribute</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Attractive remuneration package with access to salary packaging</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Work within a positive and collaborative work culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Work alongside like-minded professionals that are passionate about their work</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt"><em>Please refer to the&nbsp;<img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtAzznsy8Rf0d3EBSoer32IKIuYCzPMjq8zfOcetGP2eyIxbBc05EjPX7E2maPuQVLUo2UK3i6fzGbftN3oRrR_RW66xqi12EXLU7hpJHukiwwhzHJFAszODKEH6-aGEl6ArPqAKWBKhqtUMEIpBLKbA%7e%7e">Position Description - Senior Project Manager.docx</a> for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the qualifications, skills and experience section in the&nbsp;position description and a current resume.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt">For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn please visit the <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a> and position description.&nbsp;If you have any questions contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/498513/senior-project-manager">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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