Senior IT Project Manager

Your New Company

Join one of South Australia's most respected and long-standing organisations as it undergoes a major transformation. With a strong reputation for service and innovation, this organisation is modernising its operations and technology to better serve its community and future-proof its capabilities.

Your New Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on complex technical separation initiatives that span multiple business units. You’ll be responsible for managing interdependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement to deliver high-impact outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading large-scale, high-complexity projects from initiation through to completion
• Managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality across all phases
• Driving stakeholder engagement and vendor collaboration
• Overseeing project governance, reporting, and documentation
• Championing continuous improvement and change adoption
• Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a high-performance culture

This is a fixed term contract until December 2026.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• 8 years’+ experience managing complex, transformational projects
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• A proven track record of delivering projects in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments
• Formal qualifications in Project Management (essential); certifications in Scrum, Lean, or Six Sigma (highly regarded)
• Tertiary qualifications in IT
• Excellent communication, influencing, and reporting skills
• Familiarity with project governance, change management, and business analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, particularly SharePoint and MS Project
• You’ll be someone who leads with integrity, adapts quickly, and thrives in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Strategic leadership role in a high-profile transformation program
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture
• Competitive salary range
• Permanent employee benefits including annual leave, public holidays, and corporate perks
• Central Adelaide location
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a major South Australian organisation

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected] for further information.

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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