Program Manager

Job Description

The Department of Finance is seeking the services of a suitably experienced Program Manager with a proven record of accomplishment and expertise to oversee and provide strategic direction for the future PEMS program.

The PEMS Program Manager, in cooperation with other staff, is responsible for the following :

• creating, managing and maintaining documents and artefacts relating to PEMS
• operating under limited direction, contribute to project planning, scheduling and achievement of outcomes
• demonstrate sound decision-making, initiative and judgement
• be an effective communicator and be able to manage and maintain key internal and external relationships.

Requirements

Key duties and responsibilities

Activities will include, but not be limited to :

1.          Use Program / Project Management expertise to provide strategic oversight, manage and support the PEMS program / projects

2.          Use Program / Project Assurance expertise to support the delivery of projects

3.          Provide Program / Project risk assessments and monitoring

4.          Manage and facilitate workshops with both Business and technical staff

5.          Review and input into the PEMS Sustainable Operating model

6.          Assist in the development of New Policy Proposals and budget management

7.          Foster a positive work culture and inspire staff to achieve quality outputs and outcomes.

8.          Other related project advice and assistance as necessary or required by Finance.

Technical skills

PEMS is a SAP based solution and would be advantageous for the specified personnel to understand SAP and other ERP technologies.

Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

1.Demonstrated understanding and appreciation The extent to which a candidate & seller demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the Requirements (Role description + Key duties and responsibilities + Technical Skills).

2.Demonstrated capacity, capability, and experience, The extent to which a candidate & seller demonstrates capacity, capability, and experience to fulfil the Requirements (Role description + Key duties and responsibilities + Technical Skills) to a high standard and within specified timeframes.

3.Risk The risk associated with a candidate & seller, including those identified during interviews, referee reports, and non-compliance with terms and conditions.

4.Pricing and whole-of-life costs

Desirable criteria

1.A minimum of 5 years relevant and similar experience.

Requirements

Essential criteria 1. A track record of delivering technology products in large organisations 2. A demonstrated understanding of what makes for a great developer experience for external users 3. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams that follow agile and user-centred design practices 4. Experience working on large Government transformation programs highly regarded Desirable criteria 1. Knowledge, experience of, and relationships with the agriculture technology industry 2. Delivery of technology to support regulatory decision-making processes 3. Experience delivering to the Australian Government Digital Service Standard