Senior IT Project Manager Opportunity
This position is ideal for a highly experienced and skilled project manager who has a proven track record in delivering complex IT projects, particularly those involving transformational change.
The successful candidate will have expertise in managing the roll out of field service and construction management systems to large, distributed workforces. They will also possess strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and manage expectations across multiple levels within an organisation.
We are seeking a dedicated professional who can lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for the national roll out of our new, in-house built Field Management Solution. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and executing comprehensive change management and training plans, as well as collaborating with internal software development teams and key business stakeholders to manage scope, timelines, and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the end-to-end project lifecycle for the national roll out of the new, in-house built Field Management Solution.
* Develop and execute a comprehensive change management and training plan to ensure smooth adoption by a large, geographically dispersed workforce.
* Collaborate with internal software development teams and key business stakeholders to manage scope, timelines, and deliverables for the new platform.
* Deliver necessary integrations with other work order, financial, and project management solutions.
* Establish and manage effective project governance, including regular steering group meetings with senior stakeholders and detailed status reporting.
* Manage complex project issues, risks, and dependencies to align with stakeholder expectations and strategic goals.
* Ensure a sustainable transition of the new solution into business-as-usual operations, including the establishment of clear support models.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the PMO Framework and Delivery Models.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* Tertiary qualification in an IT or business-related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience.
* Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar).
* Proven experience managing the roll out of field service, construction management, or similar operational systems to a large, distributed workforce.
* Proven project management experience in delivering complex IT projects with budgets exceeding $2m.
* Demonstrated experience managing projects involving in-house software development teams across the full delivery lifecycle.
* Proven strong stakeholder management, from field operatives to senior executives, to identify, influence, and manage expectations.