Project Manager

**JOB PURPOSE**

Assist with the successful end to end planning, execution and delivery of

projects, to the required business objectives within the constraints of time, cost

and quality.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Project, Program and Portfolio Management**

Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional

expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give

assurance that intended outcomes are achieved.

Ensure projects are realistically planned, organised and resourced, to deliver

against requirement / project plan.

**Project and Program Deliverables**

Plan and lead the delivery of a range of information gathering, analysis, and

stakeholder consultation activities and specify, negotiate, and agree on project

deliverables.

Remain deliverable focused with each unique project delivering a product

service result. Make decisions regarding the project, in context of the project

boundaries, within the overall envelope of approved time, cost and scope and is

accountable for the results of the project. Ensure a clear understanding of the

project goals and stakeholder expectations. Effectively negotiate and define

scope of work with all stakeholders thereby ensuring effective delivery.

**Project and Program Stakeholder Engagement**

Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project

working relationships and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are

identified and met.

Ensure effective communication to business owners, internal customers and

other relevant stakeholders, to keep them informed, facilitate decision making,

take corrective action and set direction.

Build working relationships with all relevant stakeholders, delivery partners and

3rd parties.

Ensure the effective facilitation of all stakeholders’ input.

**Project and Program Risks and Issues Management**

Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated

with the project, escalating where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree

on, and implement solutions to overcome these.

Control project delivery through effective management and communication of

risks, issues, expectations, scope change and decisions required.

**Project and Program Resource Management**

Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project

costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at

appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.

Motivate resources to achieve a unified approach.

**Project and Program Reporting and Reviews**

Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information,

commentary, and recommendations to support the review process and enable

stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change.

Track and report on the financial business benefit reports.

**Project and Program Governance**

Ensure compliance of projects to EPO project governance framework and

methodology.

Ensure effective and efficient project administration including project

documentation, schedule planning and maintenance.

**Continuous Improvement**

Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work and generate

new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.

**Personal Capability Building**

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development

planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or

maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve

performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant

technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing

education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**

**Project Management**

Manage projects and/or programs within desired cost, time and quality

parameters.

Knowledge of Project Management Principles (PMbok, Prince 2 & Agile));
Awareness and Demonstrated Ability to Practice in a Chosen Project

Management Methodology.

**Project Planning**

Sequence and schedule tasks into a project plan.

**Project Tracking and Reporting**

Measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project

stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals.

**Project Risk Management**

Identify, assess, prioritize and manage project-related risks.

**Action Planning**

Develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on

recommendations and requirements.

**Data Collection and analysis**

Analyse data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

**Policy and procedures**

Monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure

they match organizational objectives.

**Verbal Communication**

Use clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request

actions and formulate plans or policies.

**Negotiation**

Negotiate to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more