Data Project Manager

Michael Page; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager to lead enterprise data and integration projects within a complex Agile environment for a large Queensland government department in Carseldine. You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and compliant with governance requirements.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. This 12-month contract offers a dynamic, public-sector focused environment with excellent

Qualifications

• Experience managing technology projects within the public sector or similar industries.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance and governance requirements in the public sector.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage technology projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Identify and manage risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Facilitate project meetings and manage documentation effectively.

Skills

Agile

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Governance

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of enterprise data, analytics, integration, and application projects within a complex Agile environment, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and aligned to governance requirements. Experience across data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks highly desirable.

Work for one of Queensland's largest government departments, delivering critical transport and infrastructure programs.

Description

• Plan, execute, and manage technology projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Identify and manage risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Facilitate project meetings and manage documentation effectively.

Profile

A successful Project Manager should have:

• Proven experience in managing technology projects within the public sector or similar industries.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.
• Familiarity with compliance and governance requirements in the public sector.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project risks.

Job Offer

• 12 month contract role
• Located in Carseldine - possibility of working out of CBD location too