Technical Project Manager

Job Description

• 12 12 12-month contract with a key Commonwealth government department
• Hybrid work arrangements available from Canberra
• Lead the delivery of complex high-impact ICT projects in fast-paced Agile environments
• Opportunity to obtain your Baseline clearance

Resolve Recruit is partnering with a leading Commonwealth Government Department to find an experienced Technical Project Manager.

Our client delivers enabling services and operational capability to support the Department and Australian businesses. This role plays a critical part in delivering major ICT initiatives that underpin digital transformation service delivery and enterprise capability across government.

As a Technical Project Manager you will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects coordinating multidisciplinary teams managing vendors and ensuring outcomes are delivered on time within scope and aligned with Australian Government standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning delivery and governance of complex ICT projects from initiation through to implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders delivery partners and cross-agency collaborators.
• Manage project risks issues dependencies and constraints providing clear and timely reporting to governance forums.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams including solution architects developers testers and vendors.
• Provide technical oversight across solution architecture system integrations data flows and non-functional requirements.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture platforms and technology roadmaps.
• Work collaboratively in Agile delivery environments to achieve agreed outcomes and benefits realisation.
• Ensure projects comply with Australian Government standards including the Digital Service Standard (DSS).
• Oversee security privacy data governance and operational readiness including transition-to-support activities.
• Assess and manage the implications of emerging technologies such as automation and AI on project delivery.

Key Experience and Skills:

• Relevant ICT qualifications and a minimum of 10 years experience successfully delivering complex ICT projects and programs within Federal Government environments.
• Demonstrated capability to identify assess and manage project program and technical risks including dependencies constraints and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including business areas cross-agency partners and service providers.
• Recognised project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2 PMP Agile Scrum) and hands-on experience applying project delivery methodologies including Waterfall Agile and Hybrid approaches.
• Strong experience with backlog management iteration planning and release management in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical acumen across:
  • Solution architecture and system design
  • Integrations and APIs
  • Cloud platforms and services
  • DevOps practices (including CI/CD pipelines)
  • Cybersecurity controls and compliance
  • Data management and governance
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation or enterprise ICT initiatives within the Commonwealth Government is highly regarded.

How to Apply:

If youre ready to bring your expertise as a Technical Project Manager to a high-profile government organisation delivering impactful digital solutions wed love to hear from you.

Apply by Friday 6 February 2025. Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity please email Saffat Hossain quoting job ID: 36086.

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• Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces fostering networking and innovation.
• A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
• Access to corporate benefits programs enhancing both your professional and personal life.