Contract Project Manager
- Posted 23 July 2025
- SalaryNegotiable
- LocationSydney CBD
- Job type Contract
- DisciplineProject Services
- Reference178941
Job description
We're actively hiring experienced IT Project Managers to lead and deliver large-scale transformation initiatives across multiple enterprise environments. These are contract opportunities within high-performing PMO functions, supporting programs of work spanning digital enablement, regulatory change, infrastructure uplift, and cloud adoption.
You'll be responsible for owning the full project lifecycle - from initiation and planning to execution, stakeholder engagement, and delivery - across complex technology landscapes.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end project management across technology, business, and compliance domains
- Engage and manage internal stakeholders, third-party vendors, and delivery teams
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and financial controls
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Manage risks, issues, and changes while maintaining strong governance
- Drive delivery excellence using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
What You'll Bring:
- 5-10+ years' experience as an IT Project Manager in complex enterprise environments
- Proven track record of successfully delivering technology projects across domains such as:
- Digital platforms (web, mobile, customer-facing solutions)
- Regulatory compliance or risk management (e.g., APRA, CPS 230)
- Core system upgrades or migrations
- Cloud transformation (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
- Infrastructure refresh or cybersecurity programs
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional delivery teams in matrixed organisations
- Experience with PM tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or Clarity
Desirable:
- Financial services, banking, insurance or government experience
- Relevant certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe, or equivalent
- Exposure to business case development and benefits realisation
What's on Offer:
- Contract roles with long-term program outlooks
- Competitive daily rates based on experience
- Hybrid work environments with flexible onsite/remote arrangements
- Join delivery-driven teams within high-visibility enterprise programs
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Project Manager ready to take on your next challenge, submit your CV and Manpower will be in contact with you.
Rowan Mollison
Senior Consultant, Experis
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