Project Manager

The candidate must possess a Baseline Security Clearance or be willing to obtain one.

About Objective:

At Objective, we create software that makes a difference. With over 400 people and five development labs spread across Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom, Objective is a leading developer of SaaS solutions for the government.

Our role:

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Canberra. You will play a pivotal role in leading and executing assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards. By leveraging established methodologies, the Project Manager builds strong customer relationships and ensures seamless implementations that add significant value to our customers.

The role reports to the Regional Services Director and has no people management responsibilities. 

A day in your role:

• Manage software (implementation, onboarding or development) projects in accordance with Objective's Project Management Methodology.
• Experience with coded automation management.
• Oversee project planning, budget, risks, issues, personnel, client, commercial issues, and testing.
• Prepare estimates and proposals following the established processes and delegation of authority.
• Assign tasks and evaluate consultants’ project delivery on an ongoing basis.
• Foster long-term customer success, maintaining solid relationships to ensure successful solutions.
• Ensure each customer project meets timelines and budgets and delivers the intended business outcomes for referenceability.
• Support the Regional Services Director with reporting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practices within Objective’s methodology.
• Participate in the Project Management forum and knowledge base.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested.

Your skills, experience and beyond:

• Proven track record of managing projects ranging from $100K to $1M
• Extensive involvement in framing, planning, and completing implementation projects.
• Strong consulting experience, preferably from a product background, with an excellent understanding of the end-to-end consulting process.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Able to engage at all levels with stakeholders within Objective, and our customers.
• Highly analytical with creative and effective problem-solving skills
• Formal project management accreditation e.g. PRINCE2, PMBOK highly desirable

Our benefits:

• Adaptable work structure fostering balance. 
• Experienced counsellors for valuable guidance. 
• Cutting-edge tech tools enhancing productivity. 
• Abundant learning resources to enhance your skills.
• Social gatherings to unwind and promote team bonding.
• We are an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits directly at WORK180.

We’re committed to building inclusive teams and cultivating a sense of belonging so our people can bring their whole selves to work each day. At Objective, we never discriminate based on any recognized characteristics or any other prohibited by applicable law. 

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