Position Description: Senior Project Manager (a)
Position Number(s)
005687/ 004809/005878/005891
Manager’s Role Title
Corporate Business Program Manager
Business Group
Business Services
Manager Once Removed
IS Program and Project Delivery
Level of Work
VI SA Water Hierarchy Level
Direct Report’s Role
Title(s)
Not applicable
1.1 Purpose (Unique value add)
Provide full and complete management of complex and multiple IS projects including project plans, scope definition, timelines, quality definition,
assurance and financial control. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed quality, cost and schedule whilst maintaining the agreed project management
standards and consistency ensuring delivery achieves all customer requirements.
1.2 Objectives
The objectives (maximum 6) of this role are to:
 Lead complex IS project delivery from concept (Initiate) to business case (Full Financial Review) through to finalisation (Close) on time, on budget, to
scope and to quality parameters specified whilst ensuring projects remain compliant with the Corporate Project Management Methodology, IS
Methodology, IT policies and standards.
 Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed outcomes and business benefits.
 Project team formation against resource demand and management within a matrix organisation structure and the procurement and management of
third party suppliers.
 Manage risk analysis with appropriate mitigation and contingency plans and issue capture, assessment and management with appropriate resolutions.
 Ensure stakeholder management and communications management, including comprehensive status reporting to various stakeholders.
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1.3 Shared Organisational Goals
As a member of the Business Services Group you are collectively accountable for delivering our goals and objectives.
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1.4 Key Accountabilities
Select relevant objectives from section 1.3 of this PD: Our Strategy 2016-2024 (also available on the AquaNet) and add them to the table as key
accountabilities.
The key accountabilities (minimum 4 and maximum 6 including the mandatory ones), of this role are:
Key Accountabilities
Output/Measures
Mandatory accountability:
 Implement the direction set by your people leader.
 Complete specific tasks allocated.
Contribute effectively to the team ensuring efforts
are aligned toward achieving team goals
 Collaborate effectively to ensure team goals are achieved by providing input into decision making and problem
solving.
 Actively contribute to creating a culture of service excellence.
Put safety above all else
 Be aware of and apply roles and responsibilities in accordance with WHS Roles and Responsibilities Procedure.
 Take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others including your own fitness for work (e.g.
under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or fatigue).
Completes all tasks in line with the Corporate
Project Management Methodology
 Compliance to Corporate Project Management Methodology.
 Compliance to IS Delivery Methodology.
Mandatory accountability:
 Compliance to project server requirements.
 Compliance to policies and procedures.
Deliver projects on time, on budget and of an
acceptable quality
 Achieve all key project performance baselines.
 Ensure management reports are completed and submitted when required.
 Identify areas to improve delivery efficiency.
Provide excellent customer service
 Demonstrated ability to build ongoing positive relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure
workable business and technical solutions and the delivery of excellent customer service.
Effective management of all project resources,
including people
 Works closely with stakeholders to review new or existing technologies with the aim of improving services or
cost of ownership.
 Ensure that Operational Level Agreements (OLA’s) are developed and monitored between technical groups.
 Forms effective teams.
 Demonstrated ability to work with peers to assist in the consistent delivery of projects.
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1.5 Behavioural Competencies
Uphold SA Water’s Values:
 Put safety above all else
 Act in the best interests of customer and the community
 Seek and apply better ways
 Respect our people
 Be trustworthy
Behavioural Competencies
Behavioural Expectations
Customer Focus
 Anticipates needs of customer and follows through.
 Makes decisions that take into account value for customer.
 Speaks up and identifies problems arising.
Collaborate for Success
 Works co-operatively with others to achieve the best outcomes.
 Maintains effective working relationships with others in the team and across the business.
 Treats people in an honest, courteous and respectful manner.
Self-Management
 Focuses on delivering services despite challenges.
 Presents ideas clearly and concisely.
 Is responsive to the changing needs of our customers and business by adapting to change.
Achieve Results
 Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
 Looks for ways to continually improve and finds better ways.
 Focuses on achieving outcomes using good judgement and quick decisions that lead to business success.
Safety Culture
 Puts safety first when making decisions.
 Adheres to safety processes and procedures and reports when things are ‘not right’.
 Openly communicates ways of improving safety.
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1.6 Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Foundation knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications
Essential or Desirable
Formal qualifications in Project Management
Essential
Formal qualifications in IS, Engineering or other appropriate discipline or equivalent
Desirable
PMBOK or Prince 2 Accredited
Essential
A strong customer service and work ethic
Essential
Ability to plan and meet deadlines
Essential
Strong understanding of IS project management methodologies, tools and governance
Essential
Ability to manage stakeholder and team member expectations
Essential
Ability to budget and manage to a budget
Essential
Broad technical knowledge to engage and supervise project resources as required in the area of IS projects
Essential
Ability to lead a team and provide direction
Essential
Issue resolution and management
Essential
Manage IS project risks
Essential
Conversant in systems engineering practices and quality management
Essential
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1.7 Key Stakeholder Relationships
 Chief Information Officer
 Level 2 and Level 3 Managers
 SA Water employees
 Internal audit
 Government agencies as required
 Consultants and vendors
1.8 Special Conditions
 Flexible hours and some after hours as required, some intra and interstate travel.
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