Principal Project Manager, Enterprise Technology

About the role:

The Principal Project Manager role supports the Housing and Fairness Portfolio and is responsible for managing a range of multi-disciplinary projects from approval to successful implementation, then to ongoing system support and management.

The role provides leadership, stakeholder management, budget and cash flow management, reporting, quality assurance and risk management, and liaises closely with executive sponsors and steering committees.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Are you able to demonstrate:

• Maintaining a strong understanding of the department's approved platforms and systems.
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality solution outcomes that meet business and citizen expectations through strategic thinking, innovation, and process re-engineering.
• Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.
• Providing strong project management and delivery expertise by ensuring the timely, on-budget, high-quality delivery of projects and enhancements that meets customer expectations.
• Manage Post Incident Reviews (PIR) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) exercises in conjunction with all key stakeholders and IT suppliers, and manage the related processes, including the translation of outcomes into traceable actions.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Certifications related to project management methodology (such as PRINCE 2 or PMP) or relevant agile delivery is required.

Specialist Expertise

• Agile project and DevOps experience will be advantageous.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environments, delivering new SaaS-based, COTS, and Microsoft technology-based solutions using agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects across a diverse portfolio of business areas.
• Proven experience in reporting to executive project boards and sponsors.
• Proven leadership experience including mentoring and coaching teams to achieve successful outcomes.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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