IT & Technical Project Lead – GPON & Keyless Entry

Sodexo; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Projects is seeking an experienced IT/Technical Project Manager to join our professional, passionate Balcatta team on a permanent, full-time basis. Based in our Balcatta office with regular travel to site, this role combines strong IT capability with proven management skills to deliver technology-driven transformations.

As IT/Technical Project Manager you will coordinate GPON fibre infrastructure and keyless entry projects for Rio Tinto villages in the Pilbara, overseeing scope,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in IT project management with experience in transformation and digital initiatives.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technology projects in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of digital technologies (cloud, automation, data analytics).
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead GPON and keyless entry projects across multiple Rio Tinto villages in the Pilbara, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables from initiation through to completion.
• Oversee the design, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of GPON fibre infrastructure and keyless entry systems, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate site activities, subcontractors, technicians, suppliers and other trades, undertaking regular site visits from Perth to monitor progress and ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with Rio Tinto client, contractor, consultants, service providers and internal teams, providing progress updates and resolving project issues.
• Manage project budgets, contractor costs, variations and financial reporting to maintain cost control.
• Ensure all works comply with approved designs, relevant Australian Standards, safety requirements, quality procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, review as-built drawings, test results and commissioning documentation, ensuring a complete handover to the client and operational teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, technical challenges, delays and delivery issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain programme, quality and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

IT project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Trello

Job description

Sodexo Projects is seeking an experienced IT/Technical Project Manager to join our professional, passionate Balcatta team on a permanent, full-time basis. Based in our Balcatta office with regular travel to site, this role combines strong IT capability with proven management skills to deliver technology-driven transformations.

As IT/Technical Project Manager you will coordinate GPON fibre infrastructure and keyless entry projects for Rio Tinto villages in the Pilbara, overseeing scope,