Program Manager
Civica UK Ltd, Australia
Job Description
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the World. From local government to central (federal) government, to education, to health and care, over 5000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work across the globe supporting the needs of citizens and those that service them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we’re at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sectors organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.
The Role:
Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to join our Health business unit. This role is to ensure that projects are being initiated, delivered, measured, closed, and handed over to support in a structured and repeatable process. As a strong leader with excellent negotiation and influencing capabilities, you will be leading the Project Mangers as well as planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing medium to large projects.
You will also have the flexibility to travel.
This role is preferred to be Sydney based, however Melbourne is also an option.
Key responsibilities:
· Review, identify and continue to drive different projects plan.
·Work closely with internal amp; external stakeholders and drive the right outcomes.
· Change implementation planning and management.
·Provide leadership and guidance to enable best results for customer.
·Establish solid governance plan across different projects amp; drive best practice.
·Lead customer engagement, ensuring our customers are at the centre of what we do.
·Negotiates and resolves contractual issues.
·Management of risk inherent in the operation of business processes and of potential risks arising from planned change.
·Regular monitoring and reporting against defined project plans, both internal and external stakeholders.
·Negotiating variations in project timelines and seeking appropriate authorisation.
·Cost estimating and developing the budget.
·Managing reports and necessary documentation.
Requirements:
We are looking for a highly capable and broadly experienced candidate, with commitment to work across boundaries and flexible to work within a matrix structure.
You will posses:
·5+ years of Project Management role experience in delivering well-formed projects.
·Prince 2, MPS Certification.
·Demonstrable ability to identify and clearly define specific roles, responsibilities and skills required for projects.
· 3+ years of project scheduling using a recognised tool, e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera.
·Developing financial plans and forecasts. Monitoring and managing expenditure and examine areas where budgets and expenditure exceed agreed tolerances.
·Proven ability to engage with customers amp; drive best outcomes.
·Extensive experience of successfully managing and delivering IT projects.
· Strong leadership and influencing capabilities.
Why you'll love working with us.
We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
We're all different - and we love this about us.
We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old Focus on learning- there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.
Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Flexible Work - Flexible work we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We