Senior IT Project Manager | Digital Transformation | Sydney / Hybrid
12-month daily rate contract
Our client, a leading government agency, is seeking an experienced
Senior IT Project Manager
to lead a major digital transformation initiative focused on improving how the organisation communicates with its community.
This role will drive the shift toward centralised digital notifications, helping establish an enterprise notification platform and preference centre to deliver personalised, relevant, and efficient communication.
You will lead the project from concept canvas and business case development through to full end-to-end delivery, with strong emphasis on structured project delivery and adherence to the SDLC.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead full life-cycle delivery of a high-value digital project ($2–5M+)
* Develop project concept canvas, business case, schedules, and governance frameworks
* Manage internal delivery teams and coordinate cross-departmental collaboration
* Work closely with technical teams to understand issues, explore solutions, and present recommendations
* Engage senior leadership and stakeholders to drive alignment and timely decision-making
* Oversee vendors where required while remaining hands-on with internal delivery
* Ensure structured delivery aligned to the SDLC and Waterfall methodologies
Key Requirements
* 15+ years in IT Project Management, including 5+ years leading complex digital initiatives
* Proven delivery of customer-facing digital solutions (e.g., portals, self-service platforms, major web rebuilds)
* Strong, recent experience with Waterfall delivery across the full SDLC
* Demonstrated success managing substantial internal teams with minimal vendor reliance
* Excellent stakeholder and executive engagement skills across diverse business units
* Ability to understand technical complexities and communicate them clearly to senior audiences
* Experience with CRM or vendor management platforms highly desirable
* Strong communication skills and relevant PM certifications (PRINCE2, PMBOK) advantageous
If you're an experienced, hands-on Senior PM ready to lead a high-impact digital transformation from the ground up, apply today with your CV.
Please note:
This is a Sydney-based hybrid role. Only candidates currently residing in Sydney with full Australian working rights can be considered.