Project Manager

Cleared ICT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleared ICT in Canberra leads the delivery of complex ICT initiatives within a secure government environment. You will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinating technical teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes aligned to governance requirements.

You will apply PRINCE2/PMBOK/Agile methodologies, drive risk and change management, and mentor project teams to deliver technology-focused solutions in a high-profile setting.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years' experience in Project Management, ICT Delivery, or related roles.
• Experience delivering ICT projects in government, defence, or large enterprise environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of ICT projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance artefacts.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities with mitigation strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate multiple delivery partners.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and governance forums; oversee procurement and contract activities.
• Mentor and support project team members, driving best-practice project management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Resource planning

Risk management

Governance

PM tools

Education

CPPM / CPSPM

Certificate IV in Project Management

Other PM certifications

Tools

PRINCE2

PMBOK

Agile

Job description

Location: Canberra
Security Clearance: TSPV Required
Contract: Long-term contract opportunity

About the Opportunity

Cleared are supporting a Federal Government department seeking an experienced ICT Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex ICT initiatives within a secure and high-profile environment. This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives and governance requirements. You will work closely with technical teams, delivery partners, and senior stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes across a range of ICT programs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys leading teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering technology-focused outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of ICT projects, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance artefacts
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and delivery partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular communication and project updates
• Oversee procurement and contract management activities where required
• Monitor project performance, analyse delivery outcomes, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Prepare high-quality project documentation, reports, submissions, and executive briefings
• Support governance forums and provide reporting to senior leadership and decision-making committees
• Mentor and support project team members, promoting best-practice project management methodologies and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• 3-10 years' experience in Project Management, ICT Delivery, or related project leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience delivering ICT projects within government, defence, or large enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and governance requirements
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate multiple delivery partners
• Experience applying project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid delivery frameworks
• Proficiency with project management and reporting tools

Desirable Qualifications

• AIPM Certified Practising Project Manager (CPPM) and/or Certified Senior Project Manager (CPSPM)
• Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Project Management
• Other relevant project delivery certifications

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and job applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, we strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. The same applies to candidates who are of an indigenous origin.