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Position Description Strategy and Innovation Project Manager HR – PD – Strategy and Innovation Project Manager – V1.0 Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 1 June 2018 Review Date: June 2020 THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Location/s Support Services (Eight Mile Plains) Reporting to General Manager – Strategy and Innovation Direct Reports Nil Level Level F Date Updated May 2018 About the Role The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the achievement of projects across the organisation, including those that contribute to Relationships Australia Queensland’s (RAQ) Strategic Directions and associated Work Plans, and deliver strategic projects delegated by the General Manager - Strategy and Innovation. The position plays a key role in collaborating with all levels of the organisation to build project management capability via the design and implementation of a project management framework, including the development of associated tools, resources and educating management in framework application. The position will also be responsible for developing, monitoring, reviewing and reporting on projects in accordance with RAQ’s Project Governance Framework. Key Responsibilities Project Management Establish Project Management as a concept through the deployment of effective strategies and development of processes. Support Project Teams to understand project management accountabilities and responsibilities, to ensure effective implementation of RAQ’s Project Management Framework. Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on project plans that contribute to RAQ’s Strategic Directions and associated Work Plans, ensuring projects are designed and resourced adequately to achieve its intended benefits. Manage strategic projects as delegated by the General Manager - Strategy and Innovation to ensure outcomes meet business needs and expectations. Work with Project Teams to develop and maintain all project management documentation and on-going administration involved in delivering a project, at all stages of the project lifecycle, from project definition through planning, action/monitoring, and finalisation. Play a coordination and reporting role for the delivery of organisational projects as delegated by the General Manager - Strategy and Innovation. Regularly review, ascertain milestones and assess the achievement of the objectives contained within the Strategic Plan. Make complex judgements, decisions, and provide recommendations to address barriers to a projects success. Quickly and accurately identify significant issues and risks to the management of individual projects and communicate the business implications to key stakeholders to ensure project success. Work collaboratively with RAQ’s Change Manager to implement projects.
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Position Description Strategy and Innovation Project Manager
HR – PD – Strategy and Innovation Project Manager – V1.0 Page 1 of 4 Issue Date: 1 June 2018 Review Date: June 2020 THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED
Location/s Support Services (Eight Mile Plains)
Reporting to General Manager – Strategy and Innovation
Direct Reports Nil
Level Level F
Date Updated May 2018
About the Role The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate, monitor and evaluate the achievement of projects across the
organisation, including those that contribute to Relationships Australia Queensland’s (RAQ) Strategic Directions and
associated Work Plans, and deliver strategic projects delegated by the General Manager - Strategy and Innovation.
The position plays a key role in collaborating with all levels of the organisation to build project management capability
via the design and implementation of a project management framework, including the development of associated
tools, resources and educating management in framework application. The position will also be responsible for
developing, monitoring, reviewing and reporting on projects in accordance with RAQ’s Project Governance
Framework.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management Establish Project Management as a concept through the deployment of effective strategies and development of processes.
Support Project Teams to understand project management accountabilities and responsibilities, to ensure effective implementation of RAQ’s Project Management Framework.
Develop, implement, monitor, evaluate and report on project plans that contribute to RAQ’s Strategic Directions and associated Work Plans, ensuring projects are designed and resourced adequately to achieve its intended benefits.
Manage strategic projects as delegated by the General Manager - Strategy and Innovation to ensure outcomes meet business needs and expectations.
Work with Project Teams to develop and maintain all project management documentation and on-going administration involved in delivering a project, at all stages of the project lifecycle, from project definition through planning, action/monitoring, and finalisation.
Play a coordination and reporting role for the delivery of organisational projects as delegated by the General Manager - Strategy and Innovation.
Regularly review, ascertain milestones and assess the achievement of the objectives contained within the Strategic Plan.
Make complex judgements, decisions, and provide recommendations to address barriers to a projects success.
Quickly and accurately identify significant issues and risks to the management of individual projects and communicate the business implications to key stakeholders to ensure project success.
Work collaboratively with RAQ’s Change Manager to implement projects.
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Project Governance Assist in the development and review of project governance policies, procedures, processes, tools and resources, and play a key role in their implementation.
Ensure that RAQ’s Project Management and Governance Framework, including templates and processes, are maintained and enhanced, through implementing reporting mechanisms and evaluation tools that support reflection and continuous improvement.
Ensure all assigned projects, including those where a coordination role is applicable, adheres to RAQ’s Project Governance Framework.
Project Reporting Develop and refine data capture, reporting tools and processes to meet the diverse range of business, client and stakeholder requirements.
Manage the input, collation and output of the project management reporting systems for delegated projects, including provide regular and ad hoc reports to satisfy individual project, portfolio, or Executive requirements.
Leadership and Organisational Development
Contribute to the Strategy and Innovation Group, enabling a high performance culture that reflects a high level of teamwork and collaboration.
Build organisational capability in project management by educating RAQ employees to understand their role in leading and contributing to projects.
Provide organisational learnings, including via the measurement, utilisation, and evaluation of project indicators and performance data, to ensure progress is made in the application of project management principles across key stakeholders.
Provide leadership and guidance to Project Sponsors and Project Teams on complex aspects of project management, including influencing senior managers and Executives to increase project success.
Build and maintain excellent working partnerships with management by providing high level advice and support, focused on organisational excellence.
As a subject matter expert, work in collaboration with the Learning and Development Team to increase awareness and competency in project management across RAQ by contributing to the design of education programs and devising of learning strategies.
Work with Project Teams and the Change Manager to ensure effective communication occurs across key stakeholder groups, applying best practice change management principles to increase project awareness and success.
Professional Development
Demonstrate ongoing commitment to participation in professional development as per organisational policy and procedure.
Be receptive to feedback and apply reflective practice to improve professional development.
Other Organisational Responsibilities
Adhere to all organisational policies, procedures, standards and practices.
Act only in ways that advances RAQ objectives, values and reputation.
Other duties, consistent with skills and experience, as directed by the reporting manager.
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Core Competencies
Business Acumen Applies knowledge of the business and the industry to advance the organisation's
goals.
Inspires Others Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the
organisation achieve its objectives.
Service Excellence Builds strong client relationships and delivers client-centric solutions. Seeks ways to
improve outcomes for clients as consistent with RAQ’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Professionalism Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Inclusion Interacts with all stakeholders in ways that demonstrate respect of social and cultural
differences, and a commitment to challenging attendant social inequities.
About You
To be successful in this position you will have:
Required Highly Desired
Qualifications Relevant tertiary undergraduate qualification.
Membership with the Australian Institute of Project Management.
Project Management certification.
Experience A strong track record of coordinating or managing the delivery of a portfolio of interdependent projects within specified timeframes.
Demonstrated capacity to source relevant organisational information to understand future business needs and preempt potential project risks, issues and challenges.
Previous delivery of strategic advice and support to senior management.
Delivery of policy and procedure development, review and implementation.
Experience in the application of a Project Management Methodology such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK), Prince2 or Agile.
Experience in the application of a Change Management Methodology in the delivery of projects.
Knowledge
Understanding of project management frameworks and principles.
Understanding of change management principles.
Ability to identify effective project governance frameworks that match organisational need and context.
A sound knowledge of the Not-for-Profit sector, the Australian Government Department of Social Services and Department of Human Services.
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Skills Ability to develop a project management framework that is fit for purpose with the ability to adapt as the organization increases in project management maturity.
Solid leadership and emotional intelligence skills, with demonstrated ability to engage and influence others.
Ability to identify opportunities for change and influence change, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to prepare high level reports to the Executive and external parties.
A lateral thinker with an ability to manage a multitude of complex tasks and projects simultaneously.
It should be noted that Position Descriptions are under constant review and may be changed at any time.
