Contracts Management Project Manager | Local Government | West Melbourne Suburbs

Job description

This Local Government organisation are undertaking a number of initiatives under their Digital Transformation program, having a widespread impact on the Council’s work practices.   

In this position you will play a central role in a contracts management capacity, managing several technical IT contracts focused on service delivery.   To be successful in this role, we need you to demonstrate the following experience: 

Key Skills / Responsibilities: 

• Documentation and development of a business case. 

• Open channels of communication with senior non-technical stakeholders within the organisation for progress reports.   

• Work with technical leads, including Solutions Architects 

• Coordinate internal resources and external vendors for execution of projects.   

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to budget.  

• Mitigate project risks.   

Requirements: 

• Minimum 5-years project management experience.  

• Project Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PmBOK, or PMP). 

• In-depth knowledge of contract management and procurement.   

• Understanding of local government operations, particularly from a service delivery perspective.   

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills; internally with all support and technical staff, and externally to maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors. 

• Ideally have some exposure to working in local government environments.   

• Ability to facilitate workshops, identify opportunities, and make recommendations. 

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a progressive Local Council and feel like you experience is suitable for the role please get in touch with Christian Hammerton via email chammerton@charterhouse.com.au Or call 03 8610 6143.