Project Manager: Forensic Evidence Project at Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Project Initiation and Business Case Development

•  Structure the business case for identified project concepts, including a thorough cost/benefit analysis to justify the need for forensic investigations and resource allocation.
•  Develop a project charter that outlines the objectives, scope, and deliverables of the project, establishing a high-level roadmap aligned with the FIC's strategic vision and the requirements of law enforcement agencies.

Project Planning and Methodology Application

•  Create a detailed project plan using approved FIC project management methodologies and processes, ensuring all tasks, timelines, and resources are clearly defined.
•  Apply FIC’s project and business analysis methodologies to ensure the project aligns with organisational standards and effectively supports law enforcement investigations.

Project Execution and Performance Management

•  Actively manage all components and work streams of the project, driving performance and addressing any project quality or design issues that arise.
•  Manage project constraints such as time, budget, and scope to ensure quality forensic evidence is delivered on time and within budget.
•  Integrate various design components, including process, people, and technology dimensions, to support the effective gathering and analysis of forensic evidence.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

•  Empower project stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, through regular updates and feedback, enabling informed decision-making at the Steering Committee level.
•  Serve as the single point of contact for all project-related issues, governance, and risk escalation, ensuring timely communication and consideration of alternative project options.
•  Engage with multiple and diverse stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure the project is delivered successfully, providing vital support to law enforcement agencies.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Risk Management

•  Monitor, control, and communicate project progress using standard reporting formats, including status reports, to keep stakeholders informed.
•  Establish mechanisms to assess the realisation of benefits committed to in the business case, ensuring that forensic evidence meets the needs of law enforcement agencies.
•  Continuously monitor project risks and develop prevention and mitigation strategies to address any challenges that may impact the delivery of forensic evidence.

Resource Management and Quality Assurance

•  Ensure efficient management of project resources, including internal teams and external service providers, to maintain project momentum and achieve high-quality outcomes.
•  Oversee project teams, review deliverables, and ensure quality assurance of all outputs related to the collection and analysis of forensic evidence.
•  Recommend project/program governance structures and PMO standards/methodology to ensure consistent and effective project management practices.

Project Close-Out and Continuous Improvement

•  Perform project close-out activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed, and the project objectives are met.
•  Ensure all aspects of the project, including project management, change management, system development life cycle, and business analysis, are managed transparently and effectively.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for future projects based on lessons learned, contributing to the continuous improvement of the FIC’s project management practices.
• Allocate work to others and assessing quality of output provided

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• An undergrade University Degree preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or Commerce is essential. Other Undergraduate Degrees will only be considered if relevance can be demonstrated.
•  Project Management Professional Certification is preferable. 
•  Minimum six (6) years of broad-based information systems and business experience
•  Minimum six (6) years of project management experience 
•  Minimum six (6) years of demonstrated management/supervisory experience in project managing complex financial crime investigations and prosecutions 
•  Business analysis experience desirable
•  Strong PC skills including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
•  Ability to organise, delegate and leverage resources to accomplish objectives
•  Excellent time management skills.
•  Management skills including financial and accounting operations management and program/project management skills and experience.
•  Professional development skills such as oral and written communications, personal credibility, teamwork and collaboration, work planning, and estimating.
•  Strategic skills such as business diagnosis and assessment, business case development
•  Ability to leverage support from other parts of the organisation.
•  Manage relationships with law enforcement agencies. Monitor their progress and adherence to the contract.
•  Ensure that the project team follows all quality assurance processes, including periodic reviews and transitions.