Project Manager #98-2022

We are looking to speak to Project Managers, across all levels. Whether you are thinking of discharging from the forces and taking your first role within civvy street, or if you are currently an APS and seeking a new career direction, or simply looking for a change of environment then Cleared ICT can facilitate that process for you.

The intelligence agencies are commencing with their second round of recruitment for 2022. We are looking for multiple TSPV professionals across a magnitude of areas including Cyber, ICT, PMO.

The Role:

Access Foundations Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to support ASD's Signals Intelligence and Offensive Cyber Capabilities. These capabilities consists of a combination of:

• Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program,
• Delivery of ASD's major capability programs and,
• Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities.

To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a number of Project Managers to oversee projects under limited direction.
The Project Manager will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills who is confident to break down large projects into discrete work packages from concept to delivery, for a diverse range of customers.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, managing the project's budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the project's progress. ASD seeks Project Managers who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.

Skills and Knowledge:

• High level acquisition and sustainment project management competencies
• Procurement experience (preferably in a Defence context).

Major Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for leading and managing activities for planning, development and implementation of projects and systems to meet organisational requirements.
• Advise and ensure improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies
• Lead and manage capability lifecycles of systems development or enhancement.
• Plan, initiate and manage procurements to support program and organisational requirements
• Lead and manage large stakeholder groups focused on business outcomes.
• Lead and manage project review and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead and manage project financial management, change control and quality reporting.
• Coordinate project resourcing according to project priorities.
• Identify and manage project risk and issue management and reporting
• Provide leadership and advice to junior Project Managers and Project Support Officers and project teams.

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