Job Title: Project Manager
Security Clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1
Duration: 6 months with 1 x 12-month extensions
Industry: Information Technology
Functional Expertise: Project Management
Sub-functional Expertise: IT and Data Migration
Location of work: ACT | Hybrid
Working arrangements: On-site in Canberra with flexible working arrangements considered
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage a Data Remediation and Migration project, ensuring objectives are delivered on time and within budget. The role requires strong project delivery capability across IT and data-focused initiatives, with the ability to operate effectively in a complex program environment and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
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Manage competing priorities, including conflicting project dependencies, resources, and strategic objectives to deliver timely results
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Build and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels and regular updates on project progress and challenges
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Monitor finances, working with finance teams to prepare and manage budgets
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Engage operational teams for smooth implementation and service transition, ensuring the operational lifecycle of IT services and systems is central to service delivery
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Prepare and maintain project management artefacts including project plans, work breakdown structures, benefits tracking documents, risk registers, budgets, and status reports
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Facilitate engagement with governance bodies through preparation of briefing materials, progress reports, and documentation
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Ensure timely and accurate reporting to relevant project, program, and portfolio boards and committees
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Oversee project team members, providing guidance and technical direction while fostering collaboration and high performance
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Prioritise business delivery and end-user experience in all project outcomes
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Develop and present complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
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Operate effectively in environments with ambiguity
Requirements:
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Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and delivering IT and/or data migration projects
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Demonstrated experience delivering business process improvement initiatives
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Ability to apply industry standard project management processes, tools, and methodologies, including PRINCE2 and Agile
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Ability to quickly adapt to a complex program environment
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and business areas
Key Capabilities:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage ambiguity
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Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Proven ability to manage complex project dependencies
Essential Criteria:
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Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated experience and understanding in planning, leading, and delivering IT and/or data migration projects
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Demonstrated experience delivering business process improvement initiatives
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Ability to apply industry standard processes, tools, and methodologies (PRINCE2 and Agile)
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Ability to engage with key stakeholders within programs and business areas
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to manage ambiguity
Desirable Criteria:
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Understanding and experience in complex data migration projects
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Experience in cloud migration projects
How to apply:
Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.
| Job type: | Contract |
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| Emp type: | Full-time |
| Pay rate: | negotiable |
| Job published: | 10/02/2026 |