Associate ICT Project Manager – No experience required! PV Clearance

Posted 17 December 2021
Salary / RateAUD $140,000.00
LocationCanberra
Job type Contract
DisciplineICT
Reference32877
Contact nameRyan Naughton
Contact email r.naughton@verticalscope.com.au

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for a motivated person to receive full training and development to become a ICT Project Management within the world’s leading software company and one of the greatest employers in the world.

Vertical Scope Group (VSG) are seeking a driven and motivated PV cleared individual to be trained up in ICT Project Management and join our client, an award winning, global ICT market leader that is highly respected across defence and national security. They are a leading provider of enterprise software products to the Australian Intelligence Community.

This position is exclusive to Vertical Scope Group and our WorkPath Australia program, is full-time, offering excellent career pathways and salary package of up to $140,000 per annum.

You will require excellent communication and organisational skills as the successful candidate will be offered full training to become accomplished coordinating projects across departments while ensuring that they are successfully completed and aligned with schedules, budgets, and delivery plans.

Market-leading benefits you receive:

  • One of the best bosses in Australia, I know him personally and he is great leader and will personally take you under his wing
  • 1 week of Personal Development every quarter (4 weeks per year)
  • Flexible work from home and office arrangements (where possible)
  • Up to $20,000 of training and industry certifications
  • Be part of a nation-leading collaborative and dynamic team
  • Work on interesting government projects of national significance
  • Assigned career development manager to assist with your chosen career path
  • Full and free access to their proprietary (and many other) subscriptions, training platforms and exams
  • Regular local & international meetups for the latest product updates and hands-on knowledge from the best in the business

You will:

  • Participate in the planning and scoping of projects
  • Assisting and documenting the scope, cost and schedule of the project
  • Leading the allocated team in accordance with the project plan
  • Ensure successful and timely delivery of the project requirements in the agreed project plan
  • Monitoring project cost and performance targets
  • Actively managing project risks and maintaining a project risk register with clear mitigation plans
  • Ensure that project deliverables are delivered using company processes and procedures
  • Produce project management reports (weekly and monthly updates, adhoc status/stand up
  • Plan, specify and maintain the product and/or projects in line with the strategic plan/ roadmap ensuring benefits align

Ideally you possess some of the following (we still want to talk to you if you don’t 😊):

  • PV security clearance (this role requires PV however we will are still interested in talking to professionals at lower clearance levels)
  • 1+ year(s) of experience working in a project management or coordination role managing IT or defence-based projects
  • Knowledge of and experience with project management tools and methodologies
  • Solid interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills with business insight
  • Experience establishing and contributing to process improvements
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and on your own; ability to motivate project team and individual contributors and mediate conflicts
  • Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills
  • Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and handling multiple priorities
  • Project management certification is a big plus
  • Technical knowledge of and experience with Red Hat-related solutions is a plus
  • This role does require a positive vetting (PV) security clearance

Application Deadline: Monday 10-1-2022

Security clearance: PV
Estimated start date: ASAP
Location of work: Canberra
Salary: Up to 140k package (commensurate on experience)

This is a great opportunity for you to start your career in one of the world’s best companies and be a key part of their success, APPLY NOW!

All conversations and your personal information are always held strictly in confidence.

Please note: Our offices will be closed over the holiday period until the 10/1/2022 when we will respond to your application.

Know someone who is suitable for this role? VSG have a $1,000 referral program! Head over to our website for further details. www.referral.com Referrals warmly welcomed and rewarded!

Who are Vertical Scope Group?
VSG are an award winning, security cleared, ICT and cyber specialist with over 10 years’ experience providing end-to-end consulting, personnel contracting and recruitment services to Australian Government and corporate clients.

We are a proud member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association (RCSA) and are 100% Australian owned and independent. We are accredited and compliant, meeting or exceeding all applicable Australian and international recruitment and contracting standards.

We believe people are our greatest asset, we work with and support you throughout your career journey – feel free to contact us to see how we can assist.

Vertical Scope Group encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.