Junior Project Manager

Location: Canberra
Discipline: Government
Job type: Full Time
Salary: $$100 - $120 per hour
Contact name: Lauren Eymes

Contact email: laurene@thenetworkit.com
Job ref: BH-9467
Published: about 1 month ago
Startdate: 2024-08-08
Job Title: Junior Project Manager
Location: Canberra, ACT
Clearance: Must have Baseline Clearance
Contract: Initial 12 months with two 12-month extensions

About the Role:
The Department is seeking dedicated Junior Project Managers to support and drive the successful delivery of ICT projects within our Infrastructure Technology & Cloud Services Branch. This role involves managing high-priority projects aimed at integrating and advancing our Azure Hosting Platform (APO).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage various technology-related project phases, activities, and tasks.
  • Collaborate with technical teams and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Deliver results within tight deadlines while preparing comprehensive reports, artefacts, and documentation for management.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage competing requirements and workloads.
  • Exhibit personal resilience and adaptability in handling ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Utilize tools like Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Jira for project management.
Essential Criteria:
  • Proven experience in coordinating program/project activities, including schedule management and progress reporting.
  • Strong technical background with the ability to manage complex technical tasks and resolve ICT issues.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, with experience in Azure DevOps or similar project tracking tools.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and team management skills.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience working effectively under pressure, with a keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in presenting and communicating expectations across competing priorities in a challenging environment.
Qualifications:
  • Tertiary qualifications in project management or related fields are highly regarded.
  • Previous experience in Federal Government agencies is advantageous.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to contribute to impactful ICT projects in a dynamic environment, please submit your CV for consideration by selecting the APPLY NOW option.