Expression of Interest – Project Manager (PM)
Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart
Engagement Type: Contract Opportunity (Long-term)
Clearance: Baseline or NV1 required
Company: Azooa Pty Ltd – 100% Australian Owned & Operated
The Opportunity
Azooa Pty Ltd is currently responding to an RFQ from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to deliver a cutting-edge GitHub Copilot AI developer solution —and we're assembling a team of high-calibre professionals to lead the way.
This exciting three-year initiative will roll out GitHub Copilot Enterprise across ATO development teams, fully integrated into their secure Azure environment, and aligned with ASD ISM and PSPF compliance requirements.
As part of this RFQ response, we're seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager (PM) to lead the program's end-to-end delivery—from initial planning through to full-scale implementation and transition to Business As Usual (BAU).
About the Program
Over the duration of this national initiative, Azooa will work closely with ATO teams to:
Engage with stakeholders to shape the program vision and goals
Create and manage a comprehensive delivery backlog
Configure GitHub Copilot Enterprise securely within a protected Azure cloud
Run a pilot deployment, gather insights, and iterate
Roll out the solution across the enterprise
Support the transition to sustainable BAU operations
All work will be delivered in accordance with ATO ICT governance, Commonwealth procurement rules, and security best practices .
Your Role – Project Manager
As Project Manager, you will take the lead in planning, coordinating, and delivering a multi-workstream program with a focus on quality, compliance, and outcomes. This role involves direct engagement with internal ATO stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners across technical, security, change, and training streams.
You'll ensure that the program stays on track, within budget, and aligns to the broader goals of increasing developer efficiency through safe, AI-enabled tooling.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop, baseline, and maintain a master project plan with clear milestones
2. Establish program governance frameworks and reporting structures
3. Lead cross-functional delivery teams (architects, engineers, BAs, and SMEs)
4. Manage project budgets and financial reporting with full transparency
5. Identify, manage, and escalate project risks and issues as needed
6. Ensure full compliance with ATO ICT governance, security policies, and procurement regulations
7. Drive improvement by embedding lessons learned and delivery best practices
8. Oversee a seamless transition to BAU operations at project completion
Required Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone who's confident navigating federal government environments and leading secure digital programs with strategic importance.
Must have:
* 5–10 years' ICT Project Management experience
* At least 3 years leading delivery for Australian Government departments or agencies
* Proven track record delivering SaaS, AI-enabled, or cloud-hosted solutions in secure environments
* Expertise across project management methodologies: PRINCE2, PMBOK, and Agile
* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Experience managing vendors and subcontractors in multi-supplier ecosystems
* Baseline or NV1 security clearance
Desirable Attributes
* Experience with GitHub Copilot or similar AI development tools
* Knowledge of secure SDLC practices and developer governance
* Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and developer productivity platforms (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps)
Why Work with Azooa?
Azooa is a 100% Australian owned and operated digital consultancy specialising in delivering innovative and secure ICT solutions exclusively for the Federal Government .
No overseas teams
No outsourcing
100% local delivery—trusted by agencies to get it right the first time.
As a fast-growing Canberra-based business, we're trusted to deliver results where others can't. This is your chance to be part of a passionate, high-performing team making real impact in the public sector.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your next challenge, click 'Easy Apply' on LinkedIn now to submit your Expression of Interest.
Even if you're not available right now, we'd love to hear from you—we're building a growing talent pool for current and future government programs.
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