Project Manager | Health

• Initial 6 month contract with possible extension paying from $1,100/day
• Brisbane South Bank Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week

Our client, Children's Health Queensland (CHQ) Hospital and Health Service (CHQHHS), are currently seeking an experienced Applications Project Manager for an initial 6+ month contract.

Strategic Projects is a division within CHQHHS that delivers high-value ICT-related projects to both CHQHHS as well as Queensland Health in general. The program is currently delivering a range of exciting ICT application initiatives, with this role positioned to assist current in-flight application projects (within various stages of delivery); or supporting exciting new projects that are about to commence such as ICT Biomedical device replacement and or facilities maintenance electronic security replacement to continue to provide clinical support to CHQ.

The successful Project Manager will oversee and manage the delivery of large scale, complex projects for ICT change or replacement programs. This will mean working closely with key internal stakeholders including, the Solution Architect, Business Analysts, and Clinical Subject Matter Experts to support the development of project deliverables, as well as other project planning deliverables e.g. funding submissions, project assurance activities, workflows, functional and non-functional requirements, market analysis and initial procurement planning activities. Additionally, the person will also need to work closely with broader stakeholders across the organisation to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, e.g., ICT operations, Information Management, security and partner organisations such as eHealth Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at the commencement of some of CHQs most exciting project

• Initial 6 month contract with possible extension paying from $1,100/day
• Brisbane South Bank Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week

Our client, Children's Health Queensland (CHQ) Hospital and Health Service (CHQHHS), are currently seeking an experienced Applications Project Manager for an initial 6+ month contract.

Strategic Projects is a division within CHQHHS that delivers high-value ICT-related projects to both CHQHHS as well as Queensland Health in general. The program is currently delivering a range of exciting ICT application initiatives, with this role positioned to assist current in-flight application projects (within various stages of delivery); or supporting exciting new projects that are about to commence such as ICT Biomedical device replacement and or facilities maintenance electronic security replacement to continue to provide clinical support to CHQ.

The successful Project Manager will oversee and manage the delivery of large scale, complex projects for ICT change or replacement programs. This will mean working closely with key internal stakeholders including, the Solution Architect, Business Analysts, and Clinical Subject Matter Experts to support the development of project deliverables, as well as other project planning deliverables e.g. funding submissions, project assurance activities, workflows, functional and non-functional requirements, market analysis and initial procurement planning activities. Additionally, the person will also need to work closely with broader stakeholders across the organisation to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, e.g., ICT operations, Information Management, security and partner organisations such as eHealth Queensland.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at the commencement of some of CHQs most exciting projects and to ensure the initiatives are set up for the success over the next 24 months.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the definition, documentation and successful completion of large scale, complex change program in line with Children's Health Queensland's program and project management methodologies.
• Promote and ensure the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies, and tools, including benefits realisation and risk and issue management, to ensure quality project outcomes are delivered.
• Identify project risks and controls. Negotiate and implement controls and treatments as necessary and ensure appropriate escalation process is actioned where risks are likely to impact on the project.
• Oversee and manage the monitoring and reporting of project related trends and performance against project plans and schedules.
• Manage project resources, expenses, and capital costs against the project forecasts.
• Initiate, influence and maintain relationships with and between key internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communication channels to promote the successful adoption of change within the business, and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.
• Prepare timely and accurate briefings, reports, submissions, presentations, and other documentation of a detailed and strategic nature related to project initiatives.
• Provide advice and strategic input into the development of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with Queensland Health and CHQ guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Manage capability and resource development by leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary project teams(s).
• Facilitate change management activities to enable the successful implementation of reformed process.
• Maintain date quality and accuracy by maintaining a robust project record management system in accordance with Children's Health Queensland HHS guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resources management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, work, health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

Experience and essential skills:

• Proven experience in the delivery of large-scale complete IM / ICT / Biomedical program / projects(s), preferably in the health care industry
• Proven stakeholder relationship management skills to support effective business change, including the ability to initiate relationships and influence key stakeholders
• Expertise in, and application of, appropriate project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2), and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies, and tools
• Proven excellent negotiation, consultation, facilitation, and effective written and oral communication skills for use in complex project environment.
• Proven experience in leading, managing and mentoring an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and proven ability to work in a team environment developing effective working relationships with team members.
• Proven capacity to identify complex project benefits, with a subsequent framework to realise these benefits to support ongoing evaluations of project deliverables.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please submit your resume in Word Format using the appropriate link quoting reference No. 237238. Should you require further information please email kristy.coulter@hudson.com

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.