Conduent

Senior Project Manager

Conduent Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Business Consulting and Services · 10,001+ employees

4 h ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing complex projects and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. They also oversee resource allocation, stakeholder expectations, and the development of innovative business solutions.

What they look for

Project management Program management Leadership Strategic planning Budget management Resource allocation Cross-functional team leadership Stakeholder management Performance management Business process re-engineering Communication Problem solving Reporting Risk management Technical expertise

Requirements

The role requires broad technical expertise and industry knowledge, along with the ability to lead managers and senior professional staff. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, including experience in hiring, performance management, and strategic business planning.

Full description

Job Track Description:

  • Requires broad technical expertise and industry knowledge.
  • Accountable for functional, operational, and program management.
  • Assists others in achieving goals.
  • Manages performance appraisals and pay reviews.
  • Manages training for 3 or more employees.
  • Manages hiring and termination actions.

General Profile

  • Provides leadership to managers and senior professional staff.
  • Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans.
  • May contribute to the development of strategies.
  • Makes decisions based on resource availability and functional goals.

Functional Knowledge

  • Requires a comprehensive understanding of concepts within own field and knowledge of others.

Business Expertise

  • Applies in-depth knowledge of own area and business expertise.

Impact

  • Impacts results of a business unit, major operational segment, or companywide subfunction.
  • Guided by functional business plans.

Leadership

  • Manages multiple related teams, sets priorities, and allocates resources.
  • Proactively manages resources to meet department goals.

Problem Solving

  • Evaluates key business challenges.
  • Directs the development of new or innovative solutions.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Uses clear communication skills to influence others, including senior leadership.

Responsibility Statements

  • Manages complex projects and/or programs that align with client expectations and business needs.
  • Projects may include multiple disciplines and/or significant business process re-engineering efforts.
  • Manages cross-functional teams and projects.
  • Plans and directs schedules as well as project budgets.
  • Organizes project and program activities that require interdepartmental meetings and communication.
  • Ensures completion of the program/project on schedule and within budget constraints.
  • Directs the activities of project support staff, project managers, and sub-contractors.
  • Ensures appropriate resources are allocated and maintained to facilitate the successful completion of the project.
  • Assigns and monitors work of subject matter experts, providing support and interpretation of instructions.
  • Coordinates priorities between projects or within a program that requires critical thinking and complex problem solving.
  • Communicates project scope, goals, and responsibilities to project teams.
  • Establishes clear stakeholder expectations and requirements.
  • Develops and maintains reporting procedures.
  • Monitors performance in project and program control activities.
  • Develops and distributes reports related to project activities, general project management, and financial issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

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