Program Manager

Candidate ID: 12159203

Occupation: Program Manager

AGSVA Security Clearance: Inactive NV1

Location: Adeleide, SA

Summary

This candidate brings over 30 years of experience in the Defence industry, demonstrating expertise in leading organisational change within civil, Defence, air, land, sea, space, and telecommunications regulated environments. They possess a strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders and achieve successful outcomes in complex programs and systems. The candidate’s background includes roles such as Delivery Manager and Functional Manager, providing them with a diverse skill set applicable to various business activities in any regulatory environment.

With a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business (Management and Leadership), the candidate has a solid theoretical foundation to complement their extensive practical experience. They have a proven track record of managing demanding workloads and achieving compliance in complex environments. Their experience includes managing Defence Aviation Safety Regulation transitions, providing insights into customer objectives and stakeholder environments. They have also demonstrated expertise in long-term capability requirements and optimising support in large sustainment programs.

Skills

 

      • Program Management
      • Stakeholder Engagement
      • Defence Industry Expertise
      • Regulatory Compliance
      • Strategic Planning
      • Risk Management

Senior ICT Strategic Program / Project / Portfolio Manager

Candidate ID: 8491889

Occupation: Senior ICT Strategic Program/Project/Portfolio Manager

AGSVA Security Clearance: Previous NV1 Inactive

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Summary

This candidate offers over 24 years of extensive experience in ICT program, project, and portfolio management. Their resume showcases a consistent history of successfully delivering complex initiatives across diverse sectors, including banking, insurance, telecommunications, utilities, and government. They possess expertise in various project methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, ITIL) and a strong background in IT security, encompassing cyber security risk assessments, vulnerability remediation, and the implementation of diverse security solutions. The candidate’s experience in infrastructure projects is substantial, covering data centre design, establishment, and relocation; network management; and cloud computing. They have managed projects with budgets exceeding AUD$37 million and teams of up to 90 members, highlighting strong leadership and management capabilities. Their resume demonstrates a consistent history of successful project delivery, even in challenging environments requiring program recovery and effective stakeholder management. Skills extend to business architecture, re-engineering, strategic consulting, and vendor management. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) and a Diploma of Management, enhanced by numerous professional development courses and certifications in project management and ITIL. Their work history indicates a preference for contract roles within large organisations.

Skills

 

      • Program/Project/Portfolio Management
      • IT Security & Cyber Security Risk Assessment
      • Infrastructure Project Delivery & Management
      • Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
      • Team Leadership & Management
      • Business Case Development

Project Manager

Candidate ID: 15969810

Occupation: Project Manager

AGSVA Security Clearance: Eligible for Security Clearance

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Summary

This candidate demonstrates extensive leadership experience, with a strong background in project management and strategic planning. They possess expertise in managing diverse projects, including change management and operational improvements. This individual has a focus on team well-being, meticulous attention to detail and prioritises effective communication and stakeholder engagement. They have a proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements and meet operational and strategic goals. They have demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring, developing and implementing training programs, and fostering a culture of collaboration. This candidate holds qualifications in areas such as strategic planning, military leadership, and applied management, as well as certifications in change management and agile methodologies and a strong foundation in ILS principles. They demonstrate a commitment to improving operational efficiencies and possess strong skills in time and milestone management under pressure. This candidate’s experience indicates a disciplined and focused approach to project delivery.

Skills

 

      • Effective Time Management
      • Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
      • Leadership and motivation of high-performance teams
      • Attention to Detail
      • Training, mentoring and coaching expertise
      • Time and milestone management under pressure

Project Manager / Test Manager

Candidate ID: 10217545

Occupation: Project Manager / Test Manager

AGSVA Security Clearance: No Security Clearance

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Summary

This candidate is a business technology professional with 14 years of experience in managing complex testing projects and programs. They possess extensive experience in project delivery for IT applications, digitisation, and transformation initiatives, and have experience setting up Centres of Excellence. They have worked across various industries including banking, financial services, insurance, retail, GIS, manufacturing, and airlines. This candidate has hands-on experience in Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and DevOps environments. They are skilled in working with product owners and stakeholders to refine product backlogs and translate business needs into effective user stories. They have over 8 years of experience managing diverse global teams, with a focus on continuous improvement and impediment resolution. They have experience in change and risk management and are proficient in various SDLC processes including Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum. They are an effective communicator with honed relationship management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. This candidate has experience with vendor management, including RFP and SOW review, and onboarding. They possess expertise in testing services, test process consulting, and have experience with Proof-of-Concept testing using hybrid frameworks, new methodologies, and technologies. They are proficient in comprehensive testing including front-end, back-end, manual, automation, functional, non-functional, ETL, DWS, BI, infrastructure, client-server, web-based, mobile, ERP, CRM, and cloud-hosted solutions. They have also recently completed Quality People’s ILS Practitioner Course, and they have a strong foundation in ILS principles and are well positioned to contribute to the defence industry.

Skills

 

      • Testing Services
      • Test Process Consulting
      • Test Strategy
      • Stakeholder Management
      • People Management
      • Risk Management

Program Manager

Candidate ID: 7237711

Occupation: Program Manager

AGSVA Security Clearance: NV1

Location: Melbourne, VIC

Summary

This candidate is an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in managing programs of work and executing projects across various industries. They have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects with cross-functional stakeholders, demonstrating strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. Their experience includes roles as Program/Project/PMO Manager at EY, Management Consultant at Grant Thornton, Senior Program Manager at Probe Group, Project Manager at BP Australia, and Senior Project Manager at Accenture. The candidate possesses a diverse skillset, including program management, project management, PMO setup and management, change management, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. They are also proficient in various project management methodologies, including Prince2, Six Sigma, ITIL, and Agile. They have a strong commitment to professional development, evidenced by their numerous qualifications and certifications, including a Graduate Diploma of Project Management and a Graduate Certificate of Project Management from RMIT University.

Skills

 

      • Program Management
      • Project Management
      • PMO Setup and Management
      • Change Management
      • Stakeholder Engagement
      • Risk Management