Project Manager

Austroads is seeking a Project Manager to join our Strategic Engagement and Performance team on a full-time basis, based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the effective delivery of Austroads projects in accordance with the Austroads Project Management Framework (PMF).

Major responsibilities/accountabilities

The role is responsible for:

• Managing all facets of project management, including the effective planning, delivery andmanagement of projects assigned to the role alongside project owners.
  Managing budgets, scheduling, milestones, deliverables, stakeholder management, risks,procurement and governance and reporting in accordance with the Austroads Project ManagementFramework (PMF).
• Managing third-party consultants engaged on projects.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders associated with projects assigned to the role, incoordination with project owners.
• Maintaining and adhering to Austroads Quality Systems processes and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, identifying ways to enhance value for our members and thepublic.
• Exercising diligence in decision-making, adhering to the Delegations of Authority and relatedrequirements.
• Performing other duties related to the qualifications, knowledge, and experience of the role.

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

The Project Manager will possess:

• Demonstrated experience as a project manager with appropriate skills, knowledge and qualifications.
• An understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Relevant tertiary level qualifications in project management (desirable).
• Experience in planning, executing, controlling and closing projects and the ability to manage a project and its components simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing, managing and delivering project outcomes within a structured project governance framework.
• Demonstrated experience in managing third-party contractors, consultants or service providers.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex and technical information for different audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and a capacity to meet challenges through the application of personal initiative and development of innovative options and solutions.

Personal qualities:

A successful candidate will need to present a professional image and build strong relationships across the enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including within projects and across different stakeholders.
• Well-developed relationship management, communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and a capacity to meet challenges through the application of personalinitiative and development of innovative options and solutions
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including strong conceptual skills and theability to exercise sound judgement.
• Advanced ability to operate at strategic and operational levels, and proven ability to think at high-level/big picture with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including within and across project and operational teams.
• Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving.

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For more information or to express interest in this role, please use our online form to contact our Human Resources Manager.