Job Information
CYOS Solutions Program Manager in Canberra, Australia
Application closing date: Sunday, 14 July 2024 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)
Estimated start date: Monday, 29 July 2024
Location of work: ACT
Length of contract: 12 months
Security clearance: Not required but must be an Australian citizen
Rates: $130 - $160 per hour (inc. super)
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare is seeking a Program Manager to join our team and report to the Community Services Group Head/Head NDDA Unit and the AIHW Internal Steering Committee for delivery of the NDDA/ANDII. Given our work revolves around information and statistics and the presentation of statistics to promote better health and wellbeing, our projects have a significant dependency on data, ICT and commonwealth and state/territory data providers. Your main responsibility will be to manage the program of works required for AIHW to deliver for the National Disability Data Asset (NDDA) which is being established by new Australian National Data Integration Infrastructure (ANDII). This will include working in collaboration with the AIHW project teams and other external stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you will have a good grasp on delivering data-oriented projects with multiple stakeholders, be a great communicator and team player. You will ideally have at least 5 years' experience in program management.
Program Manager Responsibilities:
Plan the overall program and monitor progress through weekly reports against milestones and escalation of issues to the Program Executive.
Define the program controls, or the processes, procedures, reporting, etc., to manage the program.
Daily management through the life cycle of the program, including co-ordination of activities across the AIHW which relate to deliverables of the program.
Monitor and report on the program budget.
Monitor and report on the risks and issues that might arise over the course of the program life cycle and help to identify measures to correct them when they occur.
Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies between the various streams in the program.
Manage and use resources across the various projects in the program.
A dedicated AIHW Internal Steering Committee for delivery of the NDDA/ANDII (Program Executive) will ensure the program is aligned with the AIHW's strategic objectives, manage stakeholders across the program and ensure alignment of deliverables across the program.
Program manager skills:
Have strong program management experience with the delivery of large and complex data projects
Have a broad knowledge of project and program management methodologies
Understand the wider objectives of the program, such as business and strategic goals
The ability to work with a wide range of individuals
Strong leadership and managerial skills with appropriate experience
Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
A track record of delivering successful projects
Additional skills (desirable):
A demonstrated understanding of Prince2, PMBOK and Agile delivery
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a project / program management certification
An understanding of (or the ability to quickly acquire) domain knowledge relating to the business of the AIHW
HOW TO APPLY
Please provide an updated CV as well as a one-page summary of your skills and experience to demonstrate your suitability to this role.