Senior Project Manager / Program Lead | 12 Month Contract | Darwin
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Program Lead to deliver a major education transformation initiative in the Northern Territory. This program will introduce contemporary education management technologies to improve how data is captured, shared and reported, providing a holistic student-centred view that supports performance, wellbeing and engagement across the NT.
As Senior Project Manager you will lead high performing teams, manage complex business solution implementations and ensure the successful delivery of projects that are high value, high risk and high impact. You will oversee the full project lifecycle including requirements, design, procurement, configuration, delivery, implementation and transition to support.
At SRA, we maintain a dedicated and professional Placement Services team to ensure you are well looked after. We are suppliers to Commonwealth and State Government departments as well as being able to place resources into enterprise organisation's in all industries. We are not a recruitment agency, we are a professional services firm with over 30 years\' experience in ICT consulting across Australia and internationally. We know what staff on project teams require to be successful.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead large multi disciplinary teams in delivering complex ICT business solutions
* Manage project governance, planning, risk and issue resolution to ensure delivery on time within scope and within budget
* Drive organisational change by integrating new ICT capabilities with business transformation objectives
* Engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders using strong interpersonal communication and human centred design skills
* Oversee procurement, vendor engagement and technical integration activities
Essential Skills and Experience
* Over 10 years in senior project management roles within large complex digital transformation programs
* Proven leadership in governance, strategy, planning and delivery of enterprise level solutions
* Strong change management capability with end to end ICT solution delivery experience
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills across all levels
* Technical knowledge in system analysis, design and integration
* Experience with Microsoft toolsets including SharePoint and Jira
* Previous government project experience, ideally in education or public services
Personal Qualities
* Resilient, proactive and calm under pressure
* Collaborative, inclusive and respectful in approach
* Strong problem solving and critical thinking capability
* Committed to transparency, accountability and ethical practice
Role Details
* Location: Darwin (remote work is not available)
* Clearances: National Police Clearance, Working with Children Ochre Card, PF166 may be required
* Engagement: 12 month contract, full time
* Closing Date: 17 September 2025 at 2:00 pm ACST via VendorPanel
Interested?
Apply now with your CV before the closing date.
SRA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. For more information about our company and to stay updated on similar roles, follow us on LinkedIn.
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