* month contract with a key Commonwealth government department
* Hybrid work arrangements available from Canberra
* Lead the delivery of complex, high-impact ICT projects in fast-paced, Agile environments
* Opportunity to obtain your Baseline clearance
Resolve Recruit is partnering with a leading Commonwealth Government Department to find an experienced Technical Project Manager.
Our client delivers enabling services and operational capability to support the Department and Australian businesses. This role plays a critical part in delivering major ICT initiatives that underpin digital transformation, service delivery and enterprise capability across government.
As a Technical Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing vendors and ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with Australian Government standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the planning, delivery and governance of complex ICT projects from initiation through to implementation.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery partners and cross-agency collaborators.
* Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, providing clear and timely reporting to governance forums.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including solution architects, developers, testers and vendors.
* Provide technical oversight across solution architecture, system integrations, data flows and non-functional requirements.
* Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, platforms and technology roadmaps.
* Work collaboratively in Agile delivery environments to achieve agreed outcomes and benefits realisation.
* Ensure projects comply with Australian Government standards, including the Digital Service Standard (DSS).
* Oversee security, privacy, data governance and operational readiness, including transition-to-support activities.
* Assess and manage the implications of emerging technologies such as automation and AI on project delivery.
Key Experience and Skills:
* Relevant ICT qualifications and a minimum of 10 years' experience successfully delivering complex ICT projects and programs within Federal Government environments.
* Demonstrated capability to identify, assess and manage project, program and technical risks, including dependencies, constraints and compliance requirements.
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including business areas, cross-agency partners and service providers.
* Recognised project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Scrum) and hands-on experience applying project delivery methodologies including Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid approaches.
* Strong experience with backlog management, iteration planning and release management in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior executives and non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated technical acumen across:
* Solution architecture and system design
* Integrations and APIs
* Cloud platforms and services
* DevOps practices (including CI/CD pipelines)
* Cybersecurity controls and compliance
* Data management and governance
* Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation or enterprise ICT initiatives within the Commonwealth Government is highly regarded.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your expertise as a Technical Project Manager to a high-profile government organisation delivering impactful digital solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply by Friday, 6 February 2025. Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities.
For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please email Saffat Hossain -, quoting job ID:
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* Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation.
* A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
* Access to corporate benefits programs, enhancing both your professional and personal life.