The Director, Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for supporting the delivery of DAFF ICT Projects by establishing, implementing and maintaining standardised project practices, including relevant processes, policies and tools. The Director, PMO is the custodian of ICT project management standards, templates, tools and processes.

• providing strategic oversight for IT project management and monitor interdependencies across the portfolio, including liaison with department leads and ensuring the project management practice delivers benefits for the department
• working collaboratively with all DSD Project Managers to ensure adoption of a standardised and integrated project management framework
• providing assurance over the portfolio of IT projects and programs, including delivery of dashboard reports and independent advice to senior executives
• facilitating the prioritisation process of projects, scoping workshops, post-implementation reviews, the capture of lessons learned and participate in other project-related workshops
• regularly evaluating the project management framework, processes, policies and tools to ensure they are fit for purpose and seek ways to continually improve their efficiency
• developing a work plan for the Project Management Office staff, as well as allocating and monitoring resources and achieving the outcomes of the PMO
• developing, tracking and reporting on PMO KPIs
• delivering and/or coordinating training for all existing and new project staff in the application of the project management framework and underpinning processes and tools
• demonstrating flexibility in thinking and adapt to and manage organisational change by adjusting strategies, goals and priorities.

• Experience in the successful delivery of large and complex ICT projects and/or programs in a contemporary ICT environment.
• Experience in ICT Portfolio management and management of a PMO.
• A comprehensive understanding of project delivery through adoption of a standard framework and good governance practices.
• An understanding of government processes and experience in preparing briefings, minutes, dashboard reports and complex correspondence.
• Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams in complex organisations.
• Knowledge of the DTA service design and delivery process.
• An understanding of contract management and experience in applying appropriate KPIs to ensure contract compliance.