BAF Request: SYD-554-PMO-Project and Program Consultants- SHORTLISTED

Client

A new ICG client is a NSW government agency. The client seeks a Project and Program Consultant to lead a review and transformation of its internal PMO capability.  Working with the existing PMO team in designing and executing a transformation in PMO management capability uplift, specifically reporting and fit for purpose project controls

Role

Work with the businesses to define the strategic uplift required and map out the multi-year plan.

The client is seeking to establish a Program Office that is:

• Light-touch – providing high level oversight of projects that are to be delivered by business Divisions;
• High-performing – identifying and resolving program conflicts, driving effectiveness and results through a supportive approach to the business Divisions,
• Executive-focused – through straightforward and actionable reporting that supports high quality decisions, and
• Well-governed – with robust governance practices, and program risks properly identified and mitigated.

Ideally the accredited professional will have significant recent (within the last 2 years preferred) experience in;

1. Discovery:

Assessing the planned program and intent of portfolio of  initiatives already identified and potential of the program overall.

2. Setup:

Advising on, developing and deploying Program Office governance and management processes and systems that can effectively support delivery of the agreed initiatives. This would be expected to include:

• strong governance and oversight procedures,
• credible gateway methodologies for the validation of proposed initiatives,
• road-mapping that intelligently balances complexity and simplicity
• light-tough program management that scales flexibly between contained,
• single-Division initiatives, and complex inter-Divisional initiatives,
• requirements for and allocation of program resources, including the
• utilisation of a collaboration hub,
• reporting that is clear and accurate, and appropriately surfaces risks and
• exceptions for executive attention
• advice on appropriate program communications, and advice on staffing
• requirements and role design for the Program Office.

Based on the outcomes above the assignment may be extended to:

 3. Execution, Monitoring and Controlling:

Providing the appropriate resources to support client Program Office staff to establish, monitor and control the delivery of the agreed program.

Logistics, Location & Rate

Logistics: Commencing Mid May for 25 to 30 days over 11 weeks as part of a 3 to 4 person team

Location:  Sydney or North Sydney CBD

Interstate and offshore candidates will only be considered if they pay their own travel and accommodation expenses.

Rate: Daily gross rate $1600 to $1850 AUD dependent on skills and experience

Date and time specified below. AKL 7:00pm   Tuesday 3rd April 2018 SYD/MEL/BRI 5:00pm  Tuesday 3rd April 2018 SGP 3:00am  Tuesday 3rd April 2018 PAR/BRU/STO 09:00am  Tuesday 3rd April 2018 LON 08:00am  Tuesday 3rd April 2018 TOR/NY 03:00am  Tuesday 3rd April 2018