Closing Date: 5pm, Monday, 21 October 2024
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: $135,000-$140,000 per annum + superannuation
Are you a dynamic and approachable leader with a proven track record? We’re seeking an experienced Program Manager to spearhead our newly established Project Management Office (PMO). This is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise will shine, and your impact will be felt!
About this Opportunity
This position reports directly to the Director, Development Services and the overall objective of this position is to ensure the effective governance, resource allocation, and budget management of the Council’s programs. This role is crucial in planning and delivering the program roadmap, ensuring it aligns with strategic goals, is delivered on time, within budget, and achieves the desired benefits.
The position involves identifying and mitigating risks, reporting progress to senior management and steering groups, and implementing best practices for the Project Management Office (PMO).
Additionally, it includes developing and rolling out the Project Management Framework (PMF), leading program governance, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. The role also oversees the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, including procurement, contract negotiation, vendor management, and tender processes. It ensures compliance with standards, fosters a collaborative and motivated work environment, and drives change management practices to ensure successful program outcomes and integration across the City.
About You
We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in program/project management, preferably in a Local Government setting. You have the capability to shape and manage projects, build productive relationships, demonstrate personal integrity and self-awareness, communicate and influence effectively to achieve results.
Essential knowledge/skills criteria
- Proven experience in leadership roles including mentoring, coaching and inspiring teams to achieve positive outcomes.
- Experience as a Program Manager successfully leading multi-year transformation programs.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, contract management and vendor management experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing project management frameworks and operating a PMO
Desirable Knowledge/Skills Criteria
- Understanding of political environments and how to adapt within such environments.
- Ability to be creative, innovative, and agile.
- Skills in building a culture that is positive and caring.
- Ability to mentor staff at all levels in an organisation.
Hours of Work
This is a five years (5) fixed-term full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight with occasional requirement to work outside of normal business hours to meet the obligations of attending Council and other after-hours events.
Location
The role is located at the Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda with free parking, and close to local amenities.
About the Benefits
This position offers a salary of in the range of $135,000-$140,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus superannuation. Other benefits include:
- Membership to the Local Government Professional Association
- Membership to the institute or association relevant to the job role
- Flexible work arrangements including working from home and flexible hours
- Provision of a mobile phone or taxable mobile allowance
- Laptop or Ipad
- Annual salary reviews
- Five weeks annual leave
- Novated vehicle lease options
- Corporate Health Membership discounts
- Access to courses, seminars, internal GROW training programs and on-line training.
For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on 08 9257 9911.
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