Delivery Manager, Transport and Main Roads
As the Delivery Manager you will drive Digital Services tactical and operational initiatives, and be responsible for managing the portfolio by advising, governing, monitoring and reporting in line with organisational priorities. The role is key to progressing significant, complex and varied ICT projects and BAU activities from ideation through to successful delivery. You will also engage with teams to assess and provide advice to Directors and senior management on resource planning and billing.
The Delivery Manager reports to the Director, Digital Marketplace, Digital Services. This role may be required to undertake line management responsibilities and may also include the provision of after-hours support via on call and/or overtime arrangements.
To achieve this, you will:
1. Undertake a leadership role to drive the delivery management governance and process methodology and provide leadership and coaching to staff.
2. Lead the coordination of initiatives, projects and deliver high level communication and documentation to project sponsors and other key stakeholders ensuring they are briefed on objectives, milestones and progress through to acceptance, whilst always maintaining a customer/stakeholder focus.
3. Scope, plan and manage the delivery of high-profile ICT or business change project/s. Recommend and establish project governance arrangements.
4. Monitor, manage and control activities in accordance with agreed plans, including management of financial costs, risks and issues, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken to deliver the initiatives and projects on time and to budget.
5. Advise Project Boards of any deviations from plans that may exceed tolerances and provide recommendations on actions.
6. Manage stakeholder relationships including communicating, negotiating and influencing various stakeholders to meet project objectives and deadlines.
7. Successfully lead complex ICT/ICT enabled, business change or financial management projects through to completion.
8. Demonstrate prior experience in managing a large and diverse portfolio of technical initiatives and experience establishing and managing governance frameworks and planning, within similar organisations.
9. Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead a diverse project team.
10. Influence and negotiate with stakeholders and other teams to achieve results and effectively communicate project requirements and outcomes, both in writing and verbally.
11. Work collaboratively and effectively with the project team and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.
12. Act as a coach and facilitate staff development when required.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/628071/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD
Government & Defence More than 10,000 employees
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is a diverse organisation made up of more than 11,500 employees representing 80 occupational groups across Queensland. We provide reliable, resilient and responsive transport networks and digital services that are safe and accessible for everyone.
We work, we dream, we innovate and we deliver solutions that connect our communities to schools, hospitals, events, loved ones and more, with customer’s needs in mind.
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