Business Analyst - Program & Project Management Tool Implementation
Location:
Canberra (Hybrid work arrangements) | Contract:
6 months, with potential 6-month extension.
Baseline clearance required.
A Federal Government client
is seeking an experienced Business Analyst
to support the implementation of an off-the-shelf Program and Project Management and Reporting Tool (PPMRT). This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple business functions, engage senior stakeholders, and contribute to improving project management and reporting frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research, discovery, and analysis of business requirements to design and implement the PPMRT.
- Review current project management processes and reporting frameworks; document current and future state workflows.
- Engage with stakeholders including project managers, business owners, and senior officers to gather and validate functional and non-functional requirements.
- Develop Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and support the creation of a Project Management Plan (PMP).
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring mutual understanding and agreement.
- Assess initiative-level reporting needs, evaluate internal systems, and provide recommendations for government initiative-level reporting.
- Produce relevant artefacts such as discovery reports, comparative reviews, and recommendation reports.
- Advanced business analysis, requirements gathering, and process mapping.
- Strong research, discovery, and documentation skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and facilitation, including workshops and senior-level briefings.
- Knowledge of APIs, system integration, and product-based development.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and solution-focused thinking.
- Ability to produce artefacts supporting change management and reporting.
- Business Modelling (Level 4)- Advanced modelling for significant change programs.
- Business Process Improvement (Level 5)- Analyse and improve complex business processes.
- Business Situation Analysis (Level 5)- Manage and investigate complex business situations.
- Consultancy (Level 5)- Provide advice, analysis, and recommendations to clients.
- Feasibility Assessment (Level 4)- Conduct option assessments and business case inputs.
- Requirements Definition & Management (Level 5)- Drive scoping, requirements definition, and prioritisation for complex initiatives.
- Methods & Tools (Level 4)- Advise and support adoption of methods and tools.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management (Level 5)- Facilitate communication and decision-making processes across stakeholders.
The Change and Project Management Office (CaPMO) enhances capabilities by supporting projects through tailored training, standardised processes, and performance analysis. The team ensures decision-makers have access to high-quality information, supporting strategic and operational objectives.
About the Project:
The initiative focuses on implementing a tailored PPMRT to improve project management, reporting, and decision-making across the department. The role involves a comprehensive discovery phase to align the tool with stakeholder needs, ensuring it supports operational efficiency and effective governance.
Applications: Candidates must submit a one-page pitch (approx. 5000 characters) addressing all essential criteria.
