Project Manager – Bougainville – Papua New Guinea (PNG)

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the implementation of FreeBalance Government Accountability Software, ensuring the application of strong project management principles and leveraging technology to enhance government business operations. A key requirement for this role is demonstrated experience in implementation, project management, and stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of a project software implementation
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with government representatives and government officials
• Use effective leadership skills to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion to include planning, evaluating whether working as a team or independently
• Plan and execute the programs/projects to meet the contractual obligations of the contract, controlling the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Follow through invoices and payments due to FreeBalance
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, submitting quality deliverables, and maintaining the project responsibility matrix
• Create and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Assess and minimize our exposure and risk on the project
• Work closely with the customer providing status updates to senior officials including the project steering committee
• Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
• Ensure project documents are complete before submission to the customer and stored appropriately
• Manage subcontractors and contractual obligations
• Manage program execution to include internal/external process improvement
• Provide mentoring for project management best practices and techniques
• Willing to relocate and work in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have University Degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Public Accounting, Economics or equivalent
• Masters in Public Management, Financial Management or Information Technology considered an asset
• Professional designation in Project Management, Public Management, or Financial Management considered an asset
• Must have experience on ERP and MUST have experience handling government projects
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the implementation of Financial Management Systems
• Ideal candidate will have implemented 2 projects of Financial Management System in the public sector, at the national and state or municipal levels
• Experience in the creation and execution of change management related to Financial Management Systems considered an asset
• Strong presentation skills and experience with executive-level communications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills in English.  Other languages considered an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process.