Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Approximate 12-month contract| Canberra Location | Rates Negotiable (Dependent on Experience) | Baseline Clearance Required

OVERVIEW

Our Federal Government client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team. Within this role you will plan and oversee the delivery of end-to-end ICT related projects.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain ICT software asset management policies and procedures, aligned with ICT Service Management best practices.
• Establish and maintain an accurate inventory of IT assets (hardware, software, and licences).
• Implement tools and technologies to automate asset management processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage the end-to-end asset lifecycle, from acquisition to decommissioning, ensuring adherence to internal protocols.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to validate asset data accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
• Track asset usage and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimisation and cost reduction.
• Ensure that the business follows the Procurement Frameworks and processes established by the Technology Category Manager.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and ICT teams to optimise procurement processes, negotiate vendor contracts, and ensure cost-effective software, application services, and/or product acquisition.
• Support the organisation to achieve operational goals through the delivery of commercially astute and efficient category and procurement activities

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

• ICT asset management, procurement, and contract management
• IT software management and/or IT asset management-related skills
• Experience in IT management, finance, procurement, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience with ICT Service Management frameworks (e.g. ITIL)

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.

This is a security assessed position. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, with successful candidate holding a Baseline Australian Government security clearance and undergo other employment suitability checks.

Please be advised If the closing date has passed for the particular position(s) you are interested in, we still encourage an application. Occasionally late applications are accepted and in addition we will retain your resume on our system for other positions as they arise.