Job Title: Project Director
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead our team in delivering high-quality projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, with excellent leadership and communication skills.
The role involves leading project delivery, maintaining and applying knowledge of project management processes and tools, including schedule, risk management, quality assurance, benefits management, finance, cost modeling, procurement, contract management, acquisition strategy, test and evaluation, resourcing, project briefs, project management plans, and post implementation reviews.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
* Developing and maintaining project artefacts, including briefing presentations, submissions, and reports relating to project status and risks and issues in accordance with organisational record keeping requirements
* Managing interdependencies in support of specific business strategies and objectives
* Supporting prioritisation of competing deadlines and manage uncertainty to deliver on agreed project outputs within timeframes and budgets
* Oversight and undertaking administrative and logistical support, including documentation management, meeting coordination, and drafting and progressing of financial and procurement documentation
* Accountable for team cohesion, setting work area priorities, managing workflows and evaluating business outcomes
* Ensuring the team is keeping end-users informed on the progress of issue resolution and estimated timeframes for resolution
Required Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
* Highly developed written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to stakeholders
* Initiative when working with other project staff, engaging effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
* An ability to work to strict timeframes and transparently escalate issues as required
* Highly developed attention to detail with an analytical approach to work
* Ability to provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders as well as leading and assuming accountability for projects or programs that have strategic or operational significance
* Negotiation skills to effectively achieve outcomes and problem solve
* An understanding of rules and regulations governing project acquisitions, sustainment, and decommissioning
* Capability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team of both APS, ADF, and Contractors to ASD
* An ability to work collaboratively to achieve results and has a willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of their customers
* Strong interpersonal skills to foster and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with ASD values
* Remaining responsive, adaptable, and open to change, maintaining a positive attitude within a challenging operating environment
Benefits
ASD offers excellent training, mentoring, and development opportunities as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
Others
Our Ideal Candidate
As a Project Director, our ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:
* Ability to think critically and strategically
* Excellent leadership and communication skills
* Proven track record of managing complex projects
* Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with stakeholders