RFQ-ASD-02-2024 Project Manager - Multiple Positions

Mission Capability Division within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), will deliver cutting edge capabilities to support ASD's Signals Intelligence and Offensive Cyber Capabilities. These capabilities consist of a combination of:

• Delivery of new capability under the REDSPICE program,
• Delivery of ASD's major capability programs and,
• Enhancing and modernising existing capabilities
• SFIA Level 4 and 5 available. This is the SOW for the Level 5 role.

To facilitate this ASD has a requirement for a number of Project Managers to oversee projects under limited direction.
The Project Manager will be a highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individual with excellent communication skills who is confident to break down large projects into discrete work packages from concept to delivery, for a diverse range of customers.
The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing plans and schedules, managing the project's budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the project's progress.
ASD seeks Project Managers who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions.

Other Skills and Knowledge

• High level acquisition and sustainment project management competencies
• Procurement experience (preferably in a Defence context).

Major Responsibilities:

• Statement of Suitability Against Major Responsibilities
• Take full responsibility for leading and managing activities for planning, development and implementation of projects and systems to meet organisational requirements.
• Advise and ensure improvement and enhancement of organisational project methodologies.
• Lead and manage capability lifecycles of systems development or enhancement.
• Plan, initiate and manage procurements to support program and organisational requirements.
• Lead and manage large stakeholder groups focused on business outcomes.
• Lead and manage project review and reporting mechanisms.
• Lead and manage project financial management, change control and quality reporting.
• Coordinate project resourcing according to project priorities.
• Identify and manage project risk and issue management and reporting.
• Provide leadership and advice to junior Project Managers and Project Support Officers and project teams.
• Escalate issues and seek advice from executive management in a timely manner.
• Plan organisational resourcing to meet business requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.

Other Features of the Role (e.g. location, travelling, shift hours,)

• Some roles will be based in Canberra and a position in Brisbane. Please specify which position you are applying for. Brisbane candidate will be required to travel to Canberra as required.

Please Note: Must hold either a current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance OR have held a TSPV in the previous 12 month period (which has since been downgraded). Candidates with a current Defence Intelligence Agency recognised Psychological Assessment (PA) preferred but not essential.