Job Title: Strategic Technology Retirements Manager
A major Victorian council is looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to lead the strategic retirement of Council systems as part of a large transformation program.
About The Role:
* Develop and deliver a whole-of-Council decommissioning plan, ensuring seamless transition of services.
* Drive strategic direction, risk management and stakeholder engagement across business units, IT, vendors and executive teams.
* Oversee secure data migration, archival and retention of sensitive Council information.
* Manage system shutdowns, dependency mapping, infrastructure removal and reporting.
* Maintain meticulous documentation and lead post-implementation reviews to inform future improvements.
* Build a cohesive, high-performing team and model Council's leadership expectations.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in IT plus strong experience delivering complex technical projects.
* Deep expertise in system decommissioning within a Local Government environment.
* Strong financial and project management capability (PRINCE2 certification ideal).
* Proven ability to influence, negotiate and build strategic relationships across diverse stakeholders.
* Experience leading specialist teams through complex change.
* High-level judgement, problem-solving, and ability to navigate politically sensitive environments.