Senior Project Manager vacancy in Australia at Computershare Technology Services (CTS) in Melb - Abbotsford
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Work type: Full time
Location: Melb - Abbotsford
Senior Project Manager
Background information:
Computershare Technology Services (CTS) provides global technology and infrastructure support for existing Computershare proprietary software together with a full range of development services for new products. We underpin Computershare's total service package through creative technology applications that are deployed at all stages of the financial market cycle.
We are currently looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for supporting and driving multiple large scale, concurrent, enterprise-level projects within our Global Development department.
The Position;
The position is required to coordinate projects & project teams, as well as liaise with internal stakeholders whilst maintaining a strategic business focus. The role provides exposure to global projects that may be short or long-term, across complex processes and system environments.
Main Responsibilities:
•Determining the Project Scope and ensuring the requirements are gathered and agreed
•Gaining Stakeholder approval and executive support
•Communicating to Stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
•Coordinate key milestones and tasks required to complete these milestones in a timely manner
•Ensuring the Project Budget is agreed to, monitored and controlled throughout the project lifecycle
•Identify, analyse and escalate key risks and issues associated with each initiative in their early stages and monitor throughout the project
•Generate and maintain management reporting, project management plans and other associated project documents, project schedules, meeting agendas, minutes and status reports
•Proactively managing scope to ensure that only what was agreed to is delivered, unless changes are approved through scope management (project change control)
•Develop communications strategy and tactical communications plan
•Change management
•Transitional projects
•Flexibility to travel if required
The Candidate;
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes/skills:
•Solid understanding of Project Methodologies and Lifecycles and the tools associated with supporting the project.
•Proven record of delivering large, long term complex projects on time, within scope and budget
•Ability to manage multiple large Application Development and/or Infrastructure projects
•Experience in managing large project teams of 50+ individuals
•High degree of self-direction, leadership and motivational skills
•Exceptional ability to negotiate and influence others
•Ability to translate strategic objectives into operational processes
•Highly developed problem solving and stakeholder management skills
•Able to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines/milestones
•Ability to work with demanding stakeholders located in Oceania, Europe and North America and develop strong working relationships
•Sound application of Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
Essential skill and attributes:
•Strong ability to Multitask
•Self-Motivation
•Excellent Conflict resolution skills
•Excellent Problem Solving ability
•Exceptional Planning and Organisational skills
•Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written).
•Strong attention to detail
•Advanced Time Management skills
•Strong Interpersonal and Negotiation skills
•A flexible approach to work
•Strong Reporting skills
•Formal Project Management Qualifications in either PRINCE 2 or PMBoK
Desired Experience:
•Experience working in a Project Office environment
•Experience in financial services
•Management of multiple cultured international projects desired
•Project Management exposure in the Web Applications space
•Experience working in an Agile Project Management environment
The Benefits
What we can offer you:
•The opportunity to work for a large global corporation and one of Victoria's largest software houses
•The opportunity to work at the Global Headquarters of Computershare in Abbotsford
•Over 500 IT staff on-site alone with around 5000 globally – Career Opportunities
•The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
•Collaborative and supportive culture – Open planned site with no offices
•An on Site Gym and Cafe
•Close to Public Transport and Parking
•Access to laptop providing mobility and flexibility
For more information relating to this position, please contact Pavi on 03 9415 5316
How to Apply:
Read more information from the original website by following the link below;
http://careers.computershare.com/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=906369&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=5370%2C5371%2C5372%2C5373%2C5374%2C5375%2C5376%2C5377%2C7167%2C8368%2C8369&lCategoryID=&stp=AW&sLanguage=en
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Work type: Full time
Location: Melb - Abbotsford
Senior Project Manager
Background information:
Computershare Technology Services (CTS) provides global technology and infrastructure support for existing Computershare proprietary software together with a full range of development services for new products. We underpin Computershare's total service package through creative technology applications that are deployed at all stages of the financial market cycle.
We are currently looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for supporting and driving multiple large scale, concurrent, enterprise-level projects within our Global Development department.
The Position;
The position is required to coordinate projects & project teams, as well as liaise with internal stakeholders whilst maintaining a strategic business focus. The role provides exposure to global projects that may be short or long-term, across complex processes and system environments.
Main Responsibilities:
•Determining the Project Scope and ensuring the requirements are gathered and agreed
•Gaining Stakeholder approval and executive support
•Communicating to Stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
•Coordinate key milestones and tasks required to complete these milestones in a timely manner
•Ensuring the Project Budget is agreed to, monitored and controlled throughout the project lifecycle
•Identify, analyse and escalate key risks and issues associated with each initiative in their early stages and monitor throughout the project
•Generate and maintain management reporting, project management plans and other associated project documents, project schedules, meeting agendas, minutes and status reports
•Proactively managing scope to ensure that only what was agreed to is delivered, unless changes are approved through scope management (project change control)
•Develop communications strategy and tactical communications plan
•Change management
•Transitional projects
•Flexibility to travel if required
The Candidate;
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes/skills:
•Solid understanding of Project Methodologies and Lifecycles and the tools associated with supporting the project.
•Proven record of delivering large, long term complex projects on time, within scope and budget
•Ability to manage multiple large Application Development and/or Infrastructure projects
•Experience in managing large project teams of 50+ individuals
•High degree of self-direction, leadership and motivational skills
•Exceptional ability to negotiate and influence others
•Ability to translate strategic objectives into operational processes
•Highly developed problem solving and stakeholder management skills
•Able to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines/milestones
•Ability to work with demanding stakeholders located in Oceania, Europe and North America and develop strong working relationships
•Sound application of Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
Essential skill and attributes:
•Strong ability to Multitask
•Self-Motivation
•Excellent Conflict resolution skills
•Excellent Problem Solving ability
•Exceptional Planning and Organisational skills
•Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written).
•Strong attention to detail
•Advanced Time Management skills
•Strong Interpersonal and Negotiation skills
•A flexible approach to work
•Strong Reporting skills
•Formal Project Management Qualifications in either PRINCE 2 or PMBoK
Desired Experience:
•Experience working in a Project Office environment
•Experience in financial services
•Management of multiple cultured international projects desired
•Project Management exposure in the Web Applications space
•Experience working in an Agile Project Management environment
The Benefits
What we can offer you:
•The opportunity to work for a large global corporation and one of Victoria's largest software houses
•The opportunity to work at the Global Headquarters of Computershare in Abbotsford
•Over 500 IT staff on-site alone with around 5000 globally – Career Opportunities
•The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
•Collaborative and supportive culture – Open planned site with no offices
•An on Site Gym and Cafe
•Close to Public Transport and Parking
•Access to laptop providing mobility and flexibility
For more information relating to this position, please contact Pavi on 03 9415 5316
How to Apply:
Read more information from the original website by following the link below;
http://careers.computershare.com/jobDetails.asp?sJobIDs=906369&lWorkTypeID=&lLocationID=5370%2C5371%2C5372%2C5373%2C5374%2C5375%2C5376%2C5377%2C7167%2C8368%2C8369&lCategoryID=&stp=AW&sLanguage=en
Closing date: 25 Oct 2013 11:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time
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