Program Manager (2 permanent positions available)

Job Description

Be challenged | Be rewarded | Belong Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for leading programs of work for continuous business improvement?QLeave is seeking two Program Managers to join our high-performing team in Brisbane’s North. These flexible, permanent full-time roles offer the opportunity to lead the project and program delivery in a brand new Greenfields team, the Enterprise Program, Planning and Delivery Portfolio, ensuring robust and efficient delivery of key strategic and operational projects. QLeave is a statutory authority administering portable long service leave schemes for workers in the building and construction, contract cleaning, and community services industries. With over $1.5 billion in funds under management, we ensure that Queensland's workers receive the benefits they've earned. Our commitment to strong governance, accountability, and service excellence underpins everything we do.About the Role As Program Manager, you will oversee QLeave's program of work to successfully deliver strategic and operational projects that support customer-centric, efficient, and effective service delivery that meets QLeave's legislative requirements. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Program, Planning and Delivery. Your focus will include leading a program of work to successfully deliver projects and embed project and change management methodologies. Provide expert advice and contribute to building a Greenfields Enterprise Program, Planning and Delivery Portfolio through demonstrated best practice guidelines. Your Responsibilities In this role, you will: Lead a program of work to successfully deliver projects and embed project and change management methodologies Oversee the successful delivery of key strategic and operational projects Provide expert advice and strategic input into the development of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with QLeave policies, strategies, and architecture. Undertake research and analysis to identify and advise on future business improvements, opportunities, priorities and issues across operational areas. Ensure projects are managed following best practice guidelines and QLeave's formal project management (PM) approach, methodologies and Change Management playbook to enable the achievement of consistent and quality project outcomes. Ensure internal and external stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle by developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Manage projects by overseeing and communicating the project-related trends and performance against project plans and budgets through effective monitoring and reporting. Refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities. What We're Looking For QLeave appointments are based on selecting the eligible applicant best suited to the position. We will assess your application based on your experience, potential for development, and your personal qualities. For this role, we will consider how well you: Demonstrate high-level conceptualisation and design of projects, in consideration of the broader program Optimise and identify efficiencies to deliver continuous improvement, while supporting successful strategic and operational outcomes. Demonstrate high-level program management skills and methodologies, with the ability to deliver concurrent project outcomes. Demonstrate high-level negotiation, consultation, facilitation, and written and oral communication skills for use in a dynamic project environment. Work in a team environment and develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Develop and manage one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups, and facilitate the business change decision-making processes, and the planning and implementation of change. Understand appropriate project management methodologies (such as PMBOK, PRINCE2), and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools. Demonstrate your ability to mentor, lead and develop a small to medium-sized team. Apply your analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills. Demonstrate experience in all phases of project management, including plans, resources, costs, timescales, deliverables and auditability. Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external project stakeholders. There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however, qualifications and experience in project management will be highly regarded. Refer to the attached role description for details on how to apply. Applications close Friday, 21 February 2025 QLeave values diversity and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request to ensure all candidates can showcase their abilities. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr