The Role:
An experienced IT Project Master Scheduler is required support the implementation of an integrated delivery schedule that is aligned to the Departments corporate scheduling practises to support delivery major IT programs of work, irritants, and opportunities within the Department’s End User technology ecosystem
Primary Duties:
• Building detailed project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures in Microsoft Project Professional for Department End User programs
• Maintaining the Program Master Schedule, including incorporation of external delivery partner schedules where applicable, ensuring visibility of key milestones and supporting delivery leads in transitioning project deliverables and reports
• Supporting project financial reporting processes, including preparation of summarised schedules and financial reports for various governance forums
• Implementing and managing the Program Dependency Management framework, including processes, and tracking of inter-project dependencies.
• Building capability and providing knowledge sharing/upskilling to internal APS team members.
• Providing ad-hoc support for PMO activities
Skills and Experience Required:
• Advanced capability with Microsoft Project Professional including building and managing complex project schedules and work breakdown structures.
• Experience in managing schedules and reporting within enterprise-level project management tools.
• Understanding of IT project scheduling principles, industry project management methodologies and dependency management in large-scale IT programs.
• Ability to support project financial tracking, reporting, and alignment with commercial management processes
• Established understanding and application of IT delivery frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Technical appreciation and deep understanding of challenges and coordination required in complex multi-vendor environments
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra, Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle or Sydney. 6 month contract with 1x6-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens and hold a baseline security clearance
How to Apply:
Applications close 3 December.
Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
