ICT Project Manager

ICT Project Manager

About the opportunity

As an ICT Project Manager you will lead the planning, implementation and handover of approved solutions for the Inland Rail ICT team. This pivotal role involves adhering to and enhancing Inland Rail ICT projects standards and procedures while effectively communicating with ICT services staff, the wider Inland Rail business, and at times ARTC, to implement changes. You will be responsible for all elements of delivery and managing expectations of project sponsors.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist to define, and then lead the planning, implementation, and handover of approved solutions for Inland Rail business areas.
• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams and manage stakeholder engagement to successfully deliver within agreed business outcomes, from post concept through to closure.
• Create plans for work packages including scope, schedule, resources, technology deliverables, costs and implementation of systems into the business in-line with the ICT strategy and methodology.
• Develop effective working relationships with ICT teams, the business, suppliers to gain commitment, support and resource to deliver technical streams of work.
• Manage and report on project issues and risks to the relevant stakeholders and employ countermeasures to mitigate / minimise risks.
• Prepare and deliver project management deliverables, such as meeting minutes and reports to the appropriate project steering committees.
• Matrix management of resources in various geographic locations across technical work-streams to ensure that solutions are delivered in accordance with agreed KPIs.
• Ensure delivery complies with the appropriate governance and architectural principles.
• Participate in tender process including design, submission and review as required.
• Provide technical input when negotiating and administering supplier contracts and service agreements.

About you

• Experience in a similar role, managing application related projects following a methodology, and facilitating activity across the project lifecycle, including the initiatives conceptual phase.
• Ability to lead a team of business and technical consultants, to work with senior ICT stakeholders and to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience managing information management related projects, including experience with Microsoft 365 implementation and or change management of M365 would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of key program and project/change methodologies, including either AGILE/PRINCE2, PMBOK methodologies, with a working knowledge of the project development lifecycle in ICT environments.
• Experience with systems and tools such as Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, MS Teams, DevOps, MS Excel and Word.
• Experience in developing capabilities of ICT to meet business needs, including ICT systems requirements specification and the authoring of Business Cases.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships within complex projects with the ability to manage and resolve conflict, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure.
• Understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and management.
• Procurement and/or contract management experience with various suppliers.

About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.