Senior Project Manager

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The Reserve Bank of Australia currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead an extensive technology project to uplift the Banks cyber-security controls across the IT landscape. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead this program and uplift the Banks security controls as defined by the ACSC Essential Eight Maturity Model.

This is a 2-year fixed term contract with the potential opportunity for conversion to permanent in the future.

Candidates must have significant experience leading the delivery of security controls in large government organisations and/or financials services organisations. Candidates without this experience will not be considered and need not apply.

Objectives:

• Manage, plan and direct all aspects of work for a program to ensure it delivers outcomes necessary to realise value as agreed by the project sponsor.

• Apply a structured project management approach and methodology, ensuring adherence to internal frameworks, processes and practices to effectively manage all aspects of the program.

• Manage all procurement activities with vendors and ensure all vendors are delivering to required schedules, quality and cost.

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, project estimates and resource plans.

• Manage all governance activities (Steering Committees) and ensuring alignment with all governance forums and reporting charters.

• Manage and report on the program’s financials and proactively address financial issues.

• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, develop plans to mitigate risk and implement these in a timely manner.

• Monitor the progress of schedules identifying variances early allowing corrective actions to be taken in a timely manner, minimising impact.

• Manage change throughout the lifecycle of the project ensuring decisions are made in a timely manner with full knowledge of the impact to outcomes and realisation of benefits.

• Identify, plan and complete communication activities to ensure they provide information in a timely and relevant manner and clearly communicate the intended messages.

• Identify stakeholders, develop appropriate plans and complete activities to ensure necessary levels of engagement are maintained throughout the life of the project.

Technical Capabilities:

• Previous experience delivering security controls across an organisation and preferably, implementing controls defined in the ACSC Essential Eight Maturity Model.

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, Agile and Waterfall.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to influence management and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven track record of achieving high performance with a team and promoting continuous learning and advocating professional and personal development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on security and or infrastructure projects.

• Agile and Scrum Certifications (CSM, CSPO, PSM II, A-CSM) or similar project management/delivery certifications.

Application Close :

May 09, 2025

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