Senior Project/Program Manager

 

Australia’s leading Research Administration software solution

Broad Management role impacting client, product & development outcomes

Permanent position, $110 - $130k package, Carnegie Location

Database Consultants of Australia (ResearchMaster) is the leading provider of enterprise research management systems used by universities and research centres across Australia and New Zealand. We seek a person with excellent project management experience to manage the program of work and to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of quality outcomes.

Specific responsibilities include:
• The overall Project management and delivery of all program of work items, from initial concept to delivery and implementation.
• Working closely with the General Manager and Management Team in developing the program of work.
• To create and maintain the Release Schedule in relation to the program of work.
• To create and maintain Client implementation schedules in relation to the program of work.
• To allocate and manage resources appropriately to ensure that the companies quality standards and goals are met.
• To manage a team of 8 staff (4 Direct Reports) combining Business Analysts, Project Managers and Testers

This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a role where you can demonstrate your project management skills across a broad portfolio and within a flexible environment. To be considered for this role we are seeking a person with the following qualifications and experience:

• Extensive Senior Project Manager experience covering ????? ????? SDLC for both Development and Client implementation projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent large projects, including multiple client-site installations for a highly configurable commercial off-the-shelf system.
• Extensive Management experience, including staff management (recruiting, performance reviews, etc) and reporting to senior Managers.
• Experience of resource and budget planning.
• Experience in change management
• Knowledge of Software Development including all facets of the SDLC – some technical ability to confer with Developers, to understand problems and provide realistic time and budgetary quotes.
• Management experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• A degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of relevant technologies, but generally an understanding of relational databases, Web and Windows based software development.
• Would suite a candidate with previous experience of projects carried out in the tertiary education or public sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key and influential role in a dynamic and friendly team, offering ????? ????? and challenge across a range of projects with rewarding career opportunities. Travel within Australia and New Zealand may be required.

To apply, please send the current version of your C.V. by 5.00pm on Friday 17 February,2012 quoting reference number RMPLSPPM- Feb- 12