Job Description

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:

• Manage competing priorities, including conflicting project dependencies, resources, and strategic objectives to deliver timely results

• Build and maintain working relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication channels and regular updates on project progress and challenges

• Monitor finances, working with finance teams to prepare and manage budgets

• Engage operational teams for smooth implementation and service transition, ensuring the operational lifecycle of IT services and systems is central to service delivery

• Prepare and maintain project management artefacts including project plans, work breakdown structures, benefits tracking documents, risk registers, budgets, and status reports

• Facilitate engagement with governance bodies through preparation of briefing materials, progress reports, and documentation

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to relevant project, program, and portfolio boards and committees

• Oversee project team members, providing guidance and technical direction while fostering collaboration and high performance

• Prioritise business delivery and end-user experience in all project outcomes

• Develop and present complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders

• Operate effectively in environments with ambiguity

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and delivering IT and/or data migration projects

• Demonstrated experience delivering business process improvement initiatives

• Ability to apply industry standard project management processes, tools, and methodologies, including PRINCE2 and Agile

• Ability to quickly adapt to a complex program environment

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and business areas

Key Capabilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage ambiguity

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proven ability to manage complex project dependencies

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated experience and understanding in planning, leading, and delivering IT and/or data migration projects

• Demonstrated experience delivering business process improvement initiatives

• Ability to apply industry standard processes, tools, and methodologies (PRINCE2 and Agile)

• Ability to engage with key stakeholders within programs and business areas

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage ambiguity

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding and experience in complex data migration projects

• 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.