Required skills
analytical skills to:
assess deficiencies in project processes and set-up
determine the validity of arguments
formulate a logical plan of action based on proposed solutions
investigate situations and provide recommendations and remedies
make effective decisions
probe for consistency in information or data presented
validate competitive technologies in a strategic context
financial skills to:
negotiate adjustments to operational budgets based on benefits realisation plans
validate project estimation and cost-benefit analysis
management skills to:
apply project-management methods to reduce project and financial risks
delegate and communicate
maintain an overview of projects and programs
oversee project programs
plan and organise resources
interpersonal skills to:
maintain appropriate communication
negotiate appropriate outcomes
provide high-level leadership and personnel management
resolve conflict situations
technology skills to evaluate complex information technology issues within the organisational environment.
Required knowledge
appropriate cost management and estimating methodologies, techniques and tools, their capabilities and limitations, applicability and outcomes
business and commercial issues
cost schedule control systems
delegation and management of responsibilities for cost management
differences in work content, risk, processes, tools and techniques that apply in the various phases of recurring project life cycles within a volatile program environment
direction of project development and management of program budgets
human resource management policies
how to apply principles and techniques relating to:
negotiation
risk management, including risk sharing and transfer
organisational guidance and attitudes to cost management
organisational procurement guidelines
organisational policies, including project governance policies
principles of program project-cost management and its application
project management systems, tools and techniques
project specifications and objectives
public relations policies and strategies
relationship between cost, time and resources to the project management framework
political climate and organisation's culture
use of the budget as a control mechanism.