GovTech Project Manager — Flexible Software Implementations

Civica; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days of Difference leave

Flexible work

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Civica in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager in Local Government to lead delivery of Civica’s software solutions for councils, guiding projects from initiation to go-live and beyond.

You will collaborate with customers, consultants, engineers and product specialists to ensure citizen services improve, efficiency grows and outcomes are achieved.

Join a team that values autonomy, accountability and teamwork, with flexible work options and a focus on diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software implementation, SaaS or ERP projects from initiation to go-live.
• Experience with vendor/consulting/implementation partner environments is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Solid project governance including planning, RAID, reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience managing software implementation, SaaS, ERP, or technology projects from initiation through to go-live
• Experience working in a vendor, software provider, consulting, or implementation partner environment
• Strong customer-facing stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
• Strong project governance capabilities including project planning, RAID management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and coordinate shared delivery resources
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience facilitating workshops, steering committees, and project status meetings
• Ability to identify risks early and proactively drive mitigation strategies
• Experience working with local government, public sector, ERP, asset management, finance, or enterprise software solutions will be highly regarded
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification is desirable

Skills

Software implementation

SaaS projects

ERP projects

Stakeholder management

Multi-project leadership

Governance

Matrixed environment

Communication

Risk management

Public sector experience

PM Certification

Job description

Civica in Sydney is seeking a Project Manager in Local Government to lead delivery of Civica’s software solutions for councils, guiding projects from initiation to go-live and beyond.

You will collaborate with customers, consultants, engineers and product specialists to ensure citizen services improve, efficiency grows and outcomes are achieved.

Join a team that values autonomy, accountability and teamwork, with flexible work options and a focus on diversity.