Agile Project Manager - 24 month Fixed Term Hire - Perth

Job description

Project Manager - 24 month Fixed Term Hire - Perth

IBM is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, serving clients in 170 countries. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things. We are changing how we create. How we collaborate. How we analyse. How we engage. IBM is a leader in this global transformation.

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge. We outthink ordinary. Discover what you can do at IBM. We are hiring.

We are seeking an Agile Project Manager to manage our Cognitive delivery engagements across Australia and New Zealand. The Agile Project Manager is an industry certified Agile practitioner with a minimum of 6 year's (Full time equivalent) experience as Agile Iteration Manager and a minimum of 1 year of experience (Full time equivalent) as a Delivery Coach (Program and Enterprise preferred).

The Agile Project Manager is accountable for the financial and commercial performance of projects and delivery compliance with business controls set down by IBM systems. IBM's Worldwide Project Management Method and PM System approach provide a project management framework for managing both the business management requirements and the technical method requirements for projects at IBM.
The Agile Project manager will fully adopt the methods and knowledge of the IBM Project Management System and apply techniques in project delivery derived from IBM's Business Management Systems (BMS), Project Management Systems (PMS) such as SAFe, DAC and relevant Technical Methods such as Scrum (preferred), Kanban, XP or OpenUP.

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Leadership
·  Within solutioning opportunities, consult to bid teams on project design, sprint/iteration scoping and estimating, team design and reviewing/assuring proposal offers.
·  Within delivery projects, as the accountable resource, implement business and technology solutions to the contracted scope using Agile techniques.
·  Works with multiple teams potentially across multiple projects. Supports and mentors the Product Owners and Iteration Managers to create a healthy backlog.
·  Leads and coaches teams (and the wider organisation) in Agile values, principles, behaviours, practices and frameworks.
·  Management
·  Drives clear direction and ownership of the project success, able to present and communicate effectively at C-Level
·  Establish Scrum teams and ceremonies (sprint planning meeting/backlog scrubbing, Daily Scrum stand-up, sprint review meeting, Showcases and retrospectives).
·  Manages multi-vendor and complex systems integration projects, working in a distributed team environment
·  Leads global team and manages team performance
·  Works with the Iteration Manager to establish Agile processes and continuous improvements.
·  Administration
·  Deliver projects within the triple constraint boundaries, commercial and contractual obligations.
·  Manage internal and client stakeholders including delivery governance structures and communications.
·  Give-Back
·  Runs Agile training (and Train-the-Trainer) sessions as needed
·  Improves the overall Agile maturity of individuals, teams and the organisation
·  Helps to manage and mitigate project risks
The Candidate shall:
·  In the first year, complete the mandatory training and education as prescribed by the IBM Worldwide Program and Project Management method and ongoing, maintain a minimum of 40 hours per year of relevant continuous professional development (CPD) in the field of Agile.
·  Maintain and grow industry expertise in the target sectors for IBM's Global Business Services; including but not limited to Financial Services (IB, RB, Insurance), Public Sector (Federal and State), Communications and Distribution (Manufacturing through Retail).
·  Maintain and grow a working knowledge of technology innovation trends and the applicability of Agile practices to the implementation of such technologies as IoT, Blockchain, Cognitive and Advanced Analytics.
·  Demonstrate proven and significant experience applying techniques for high performing Agile delivery engagements in complex situations - specifically demonstrated optimisation of agile teams, acceleration of velocity, accountable for managing difficult stakeholder situations and adept at handling difficult conversations
·  Showcase a pedigree of leading external client (customer) projects at the enterprise level, embedding to client culture and driving performance in cross-functional teams.
·  Provide a strong experience of running Agile/Iterative SI Projects involving Integration of COTS/Legacy applications in a complex environment Successful candidates need to have Australian Permanent Residence of Australian Citizenship.
Auto req ID

177704BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Project Manager
State / Province

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Primary job category

Project Management
Company

(0008) IBM Australia Limited
Contract type

Fixed Term - Long Term
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

WEST PERTH
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

See above
Country/Region

Australia
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

See above
Eligibility Requirements

As above
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire