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Senior Agile Project Manager

Job Posted 3/7/2025
Atturra Limited
Belconnen, AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL T 2616
Job Description

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AU, 2617

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

At Atturra, an Australian-owned ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions provider, we have a team of over 900 professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. Our diverse and dynamic team is united by our passion for innovation, using our expertise to leverage technology for business transformation.

As part of our Cloud Business Solutions team, we have a strong partnership with Microsoft. This allows us to leverage their cutting-edge technologies and resources to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients. Our partnership provides us with unique insights, training, and support, keeping us at the forefront of technological innovation.

Joining our team means you'll become part of a community of change-makers who are redefining the future through technology. You'll be able to make a real impact, working on exciting projects that challenge conventional thinking and drive meaningful change for our clients.

At Atturra, we foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages growth, learning, and professional development. We value diversity and empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Joining Atturra provides a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic organisation shaping the digital landscape, Atturra is the place for you.

The Role

Atturra is looking for a permanent Agile Project Manager to work with our Cloud Business Solutions partner in Canberra, to showcase their strong Agile Project Management skills to Atturra's clients.

You will be responsible for the management of multiple concurrent ICT applications projects, from initiation to closure, according to our client's project management methodology.

Atturra is seeking candidates who have a passion for innovative technology and driving customer transformation. This person must be able to communicate with a variety of different audiences and must have strong presentation skills. The ability to lead technical groups along with handling critical customer issues is important for this role.

You will be tasked with evaluating end-user business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and developing and implementing the appropriate technical solutions.

This role will require a hybrid working arrangement in our Canberra office and or the client site as required.

Additionally, you must have an active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitating the refinement and definition of project scope, based on the approved project brief and costing, with business and ICT teams
  • Negotiate and manage access to and performance of ICT resources across a matrixed organisation
  • Prepare project management artefacts including ICT Delivery Plan, Project Change Requests (where required), project status reports, project financial spend phasings and forecasts, risk register, issue register and change register
  • Facilitate the review and approval of technical artefacts such as user/functional specifications
  • Lead regular project status meetings involving all Agency stakeholders
  • Act as the first point of contact for risks, issues and conflicts between ICT teams and between ICT and business

Role Requirements:

  • 6-10 years of experience of Agile Project Delivery
  • Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and delivery teams
  • Demonstrated ability to promote continuous improvement of team environments using agile principles
  • Experience delivering applications with sound technical knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project objectives such as scope, budget and schedules
  • Must hold an active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to effectively recognise and adapt to change
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • High level of enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and highly self-motivated
  • Must be able to communicate with and present to a variety of different audiences
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community

Highly Desirable

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
  • PRINCE2 certification, PRINCE2 Agile certification
  • MSP Certification
  • Other relevant project management certifications
  • Technological depth and breadth, tactical cross-skills and IP tools