ICT Project Manager

Salary: Competitive salary

About us

Prescience is a Brisbane-headquartered technology and consulting company specialising in project performance. We help organisations plan, manage and deliver complex projects through technology solutions, advisory services, managed services and training.

With a small, close-knit team working across Australia, we’re looking for a Project Officer to join us and help deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients.

The role

This is a full-time contract position based in Brisbane, with hybrid working, for a minimum of 3 months and an outlook to extend. You’ll support the successful delivery of a variety of projects, keeping each one aligned to its objectives, timelines and budget. You’ll work closely with our delivery team and act as the main point of contact between our clients and Prescience Technology.

What you’ll do

• Follow the Prescience project methodology across every phase: Commencement & Confirm, Architect & Design, Configure & Construct, Validate & Iterate, Deploy & Deliver, and Operate & Enhance

• Monitor project progress to make sure deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets

• Provide weekly updates on project status, timelines and delays, and estimated versus actual hours and cost

• Produce traffic-light reporting covering project status, hours and cost, and risks

• Compare progress against the agreed project plan, flag deviations and recommend corrective actions

• Raise variations when required

• Identify and escalate issues, and propose practical solutions

• Make sure time is entered accurately into WFM

• Manage client communication from first contact and the kick-off meeting through to the certificate of acceptance and project close-out

• Assess project complexity so project management hours are applied appropriately

• Advise on project decisions and keep stakeholders informed of priority changes

• Guide, support and mentor team members so they stay aligned with project objectives

About you

• Experience in a project co-ordination, project officer or similar delivery role, ideally in a technology or professional services environment

• Confident reporting on status, risk, hours and cost, and comfortable raising variations

• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to build trust with clients and internal stakeholders

• Organised and proactive, with a solutions-focused approach to issues and risks

• A collaborative, supportive team player who enjoys helping others do their best work

• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or CAPM is desirable.

• Familiarity with Oracle or database technology is advantageous but not essential

Why join us

• Be part of a small team where your contribution is visible

• Hybrid working, based in Brisbane

• Genuine prospect of contract extension for the right person

How to apply

Click “Apply” and submit your resume [and a short cover letter]. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so please apply early.