Climate Projects

By Manoshan, 11 April, 2023
Organisation Worked
Bureau of Meteorology
Start Date
End Date
Position
Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager/Business Analyst at the Bureau, I undertook several high-priority tasks, primarily focusing on enhancing project management processes and methodologies within the Climate and Oceans Branch (COB). A pivotal aspect of my responsibilities involved streamlining and implementing project management processes, contributing to project delivery's overall efficiency and effectiveness within COB.

 

I assumed full accountability for Project Management and Business Analysis tasks within the Climate Information Technology Section. An integral part of my role included mentoring staff within the Climate division, imparting crucial project management and business analysis skills to enhance their capabilities. I actively participated in business case preparation and spearheaded initiatives to continuously improve project management processes.

 

Managing multiple projects within the Climate and Water IT Division, I managed a diverse portfolio, including the 

  • Spatial Technology Demonstration (STD) Project, 
  • Quality Monitoring System (QMS), 
  • Climate Data Online (CDO), 
  • The Climate Zone (TCZ), 
  • Australian Data Archive for Meteorology (ADAM) Ingest, 
  • ADAM Migration, and 
  • HPUX to LINUX Migration.

 

The HPUX to LINUX Migration project stood out as a significant achievement within the Climate IT section, meeting and exceeding management expectations. This project not only showcased the team's technical prowess but also resulted in substantial cost savings in the form of reduced maintenance expenses.

 

My role involved a multifaceted approach, from mentoring staff and implementing process improvements to successfully managing various projects. The emphasis on strategic initiatives and the successful execution of complex projects underscore my commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes in both project management and business analysis domains.

Achievements
Streamlining Project Management processes,
Managing multiple Climate Projects,
Estimating and Budgeting projects,
Coordinating with External and Internal customers,
Tracking and escalating issues and risks, and
Coordinating significant migration work with stakeholders and managing expectations.