IT Project Manager

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Immediate Start - CBD Based
12 - Month Contract - Potential to extend

About Our Client

The Project Manager will need to have strong technical knowledge of application architecture and software development life cycle. There are a broad range of applications and this role will be working with multiple applications at any one time.

The person will be working with several vendor partners, various business units and the IT teams (infrastructure, support, development). They will coordinate all activities including testing and will be responsible for the delivery of these projects and managing time, scope, budget to required quality and risk management.

Job Description

Demonstrated understanding of the business context of projects and successfully manage the relationship with the business client and all stakeholders, including multiple vendors, to achieve business and project outcomes

Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

Resource management

Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

Report and escalate to management as needed

Manage multiple projects at once

The Successful Applicant

Minimum 15 years in IT and 8 years in the role of Project Manager

PRINCE2 or other Project Management certification is highly desirable

Strong communication skills at all levels of the organisation and the ability to explain complex technology problems and solutions in simple language.