Project Manager

Unisys; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex transformation engagements in Canberra. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and guide clients from initiation to delivery, ensuring value-driven outcomes.

The role demands 6–8 years of PM experience, strong stakeholder skills, and a balance of strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in business and technology contexts. NV1 clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NV1 Security clearance is Mandatory.
• 6-8 years of relevant project management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in business and technology-focused environments.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery execution.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders, teams, and business functions.
• Manage client engagements from initiation through delivery.
• Influence decision-making and support business process transformation.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising business and technical specialists.
• Advise on people, processes, and tools to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinate resources across multiple initiatives and uphold delivery excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery execution

Problem solving

Communication

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What success looks like in this role: Lead complex transformation projects, influence client decision-making, and help organisations solve critical business and technology challenges through innovative solutions and strategic project leadership.

What You'll Do

Lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, teams, and business functions. Manage a variety of client engagements from initiation through successful delivery. Partner with client stakeholders to influence decision-making and support business process transformation. Help define and shape solutions aligned to client requirements and business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams comprising both business and technical specialists. Act as a trusted advisor, recommending the people, processes, and tools needed to achieve successful project outcomes. Navigate complex business and technical challenges while maintaining delivery excellence. Coordinate shared resources across multiple project initiatives. Support and implement project management standards, frameworks, and best practices.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. NV1 Security clearance is Mandatory. 6-8 years of relevant project management experience. Demonstrated success managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and functions. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Experience leading cross-functional teams in business and technology-focused environments. Ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery execution. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project governance capabilities.

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