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Program Manager - Strategic Projects

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT

Development / Strategy / Process

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 February 2022

In the middle of the vibrant hub of Manuka, you will work with a dedicated team focused on supporting our people to deliver quality education.

<h2 style="text-align: center" align="center">Program Manager – Strategic Projects</h2> Location: Manuka, Canberra  Employment Type: Full-time (first contract term 3 years) Salary Range: Grade 7 ($145,544 - $157,345 + Superannuation) Start Date: Negotiable Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 6 February 2022 Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres. About the Role Reporting to the Strategy Leader, the Program Manager is a hands-on role to support the successful delivery of projects by way of providing effective governance, frameworks and tools as well as project and portfolio reporting to our internal and external stakeholders About you We are seeking dynamic, professional that is well-organised and highly motivated. To be successful in this role, you will have a track record in supporting organisational strategy and planning development and implementation as well as the ability to build repour with a variety of stakeholders. Benefits and Opportunities <ul type="disc"> <li>Opportunity to contribute to both short- and long-term organisational goals</li> <li>Attractive remuneration package</li> <li>Positive and social work culture</li> </ul> Position Duties - Program Management Apply a fit-for-purpose program management framework to effectively manage a suite of enterprise-level strategic projects to ensure they are delivered within budget, scope and timeframe, balancing the need for appropriate levels of governance with project delivery in a resource-constrained environment. This will: <ul> <li>Finalise the development of and continuously improve a fit-for-purpose program management framework (reporting, templates, processes, practices, etc)</li> <li>Lift organisational project management capability including:</li> <li>Support the implementation, development and continuous improvement of the management of risks, issues and scope creep and realising measurable benefits of change;</li> <li>Apply appropriate levels of project governance, budget management, resource management, risks and issues management, and verification at a project and program level to achieve quality project outcomes and minimise risks.</li> <li>Directly advise and support Project Sponsors and Project Directors to apply standard program, project and issue resolution processes to achieve project outcomes. Provide support to project delivery teams at initiation and throughout the lifecycle of the program, ensuring that a common approach is adopted and good practice is shared.</li> <li>Work closely with the Senior Manager Strategy Development (who will develop the strategy initiatives), provide Strategy execution support including: Identiify projects which are at risk of not meeting their objectives, where resourcing mix and levels may not be appropriate, where the objectives may be incongruent with overall strategic priorities and direction; Help identify important unrecognised dependencies and interfaces across projects; Help identify solutions to these issues</li> <li>Liaise closely with Executives, Project Sponsors and Project Directors to plan, prioritise and resource individual projects.</li> <li>Establish effective relationships and foster an environment of collaboration with key stakeholders.</li> <li>Participate as an active member of each project Steering Committee providing clear direction and ensuring project reporting to senior leadership is decision ready.</li> <li>Provide strategic overview of all programs and interdependencies and report to senior leadership</li> <li>Carry out health checks of the strategic program</li> </ul> Essential Criteria <ul> <li>Proven experience running successful PMO within a large complex environment </li> <li>Strong project management experience </li> <li>Strong communication skills both written and oral including the ability to proactively engage and work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels. </li> <li>Well-developed conceptual and analysis skills including demonstrated ability to interpret, analyse and present project initiatives.</li> <li>Work collaboratively, demonstrating the ability to work well with others and engenders a spirit of trust and teamwork.</li> <li>Show self-discipline and ability to manage time effectively whilst demonstrating a strong work ethic that enables the timely delivery of key objectives.</li> <li>Proven technical competency e.g. being able to use a range of software including Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP systems and a solid understanding of financial and technical concepts is also highly desirable</li> <li>Be able to work flexibly across a number of areas within the portfolio and organisation.</li> <li>High attention to detail along with clearly demonstrated expertise to produce high-quality outcomes</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in a business discipline</li> <li> Sound knowledge of project management disciplines and standards, with  qualifications in Program and Project Management (MSP/ PMP / PRINCE II) </li> </ul> Please refer to the role description <img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File"> <a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZsgZAI_Q26lgHzwrYchSucPNnnfQNPQp5DHF0EbOhWEJWea4Tn-j_a0uMFllTHV9gWRGaXEENKfcxtbSY0fka_DELBy9kp026cbLgOU4OgEZrQ9p8qwBti-94zIp8iaVEyBzykuZzF-s-gp0pqWKcw%7e%7e">Program Manager - PD.docx</a> for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required. Application Process Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the qualifications, skills and experience section in the position description and a current resume. For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn please visit the <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a> and position description. If you have any questions contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. <img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File"> <a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/497738/program-manager-strategic-projects">Applicant Information Pack</a>

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