L4 Project Manager - Large Defence Project

The role will be based from my clients offices in Canberra and will initially be offered as an initial 12 month contract with view of extension.

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager, with in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence mission and policy requirements, to take this project from its strategy and concept phase through its risk mitigation and requirement setting in preparation for Gate 0 approval.

Within this role you will be accountable, under limited and broad direction, to perform and achieve complex to very complex project management work within an integrated workforce and across Defence organisations. You will also be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships and will be required to manage stakeholder's expectations and concerns, and other areas of risk, in order to achieve outcomes.

Deliverable:

The main deliverable includes:

1. Develop a Business Case.
2. Develop a Joint Capability Needs Statement (JCNS).
3. Develop a Project Execution Strategy (PES) tailored to the Smart Buyer Framework.
4. Update and maintain project information.
5. Prepare correspondence, briefs and reports as required, including submissions and other documents for higher delegate or committee consideration.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Prior experience in a similar role within Defence performing the aforementioned duties / tasks.
• Current NV1 or above Security Clearances.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and emerging project environment as an integral part of a small high performing team, and to bring an agile and innovative approach to the task.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the development of Defence documents in the ADF environment.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of senior military and civilian stakeholders.
• Highly developed teamwork and collaboration skills, including clearly demonstrated initiative and proactive behaviours.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role and would like to be considered please forward me a copy of your updated resume to Sarah Wallace (sarahw@oceansgroup.com.au) OR call me on 0290371856 for a confidential discussion.