At Optus, we're not waiting for the future — we're creating it. By innovating with new technology and constantly improving, we're building a better tomorrow for all Australians. We believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive workforce, where different perspectives drive innovation and strong connections with our customers.
Join Optus as a Project Manager and lead critical projects that enhance our network's customer experience. In this role, you'll manage site replacements and mitigation initiatives, collaborate across teams and suppliers, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and aligned with our strategic goals. If you're passionate about driving impactful change in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you
Your day to day
Supplier & Vendor Oversight
– Lead supplier performance, ensure compliance with contracts, and oversee Phase 1 & 2 deliverables.
Delivery & Risk Management
– Analyse delivery data, resolve site issues, manage risks, and lead forums for difficult site acquisition.
Stakeholder Engagement & Escalation
– Collaborate with suppliers, stakeholders, and act as the escalation point for SAED-related issues.
Process Improvement & Governance
– Enhance SAED processes, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain governance structures.
Reporting & Strategic Communication
– Provide delivery updates to leadership, escalate critical issues, and communicate changes in strategy to suppliers.
Your skills to pay the bills
Extensive experience in end-to-end project and program management, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Proven ability to lead change initiatives and manage risks with strong problem-solving and contingency planning skills.
Skilled in stakeholder and vendor management, with excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing abilities.
Strong technical understanding of Mobile RAN and Transmission Architecture.
Track record of delivering complex projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Perks we love at Optus
Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work from home.
Inclusive, gender-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected Leave' days.
Access to extensive learning resources, both online and through facilitator-led courses.
Vibrant campus life with a range of facilities such as restaurants, cafes, a gymnasium, a GP, and a post office.
Free Optus bus service from Macquarie University Metro Station, running every 6-8 minutes.
Opportunities to connect through various colleague-led volunteer groups, including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, and more.
Ready to tackle this exciting challenge and drive meaningful transformation? Join us at Optus and be part of a team committed to delivering world-class client services
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying 'yes' to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email
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