Project Manager

Meta Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 184,500 - 202,950; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner in Melbourne is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of technology initiatives. This hands-on role involves managing project deliveries, coordinating teams, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in IT project management and familiarity with tools like MS Project and JIRA. This position offers a competitive daily rate of $1000-$1100 and is initially for 3 months, with opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering IT projects in complex organisations.
• Strong experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of IT and business technology projects.
• Defining project scope, timelines, milestones and deliverables with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams across technology and business areas.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Agile methodologies

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

We’re currently partnering with an organisation in Melbourne’s north to appoint an experienced IT Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of medium-sized technology initiatives.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who can step into an active delivery environment, quickly establish momentum, and work closely with technical and business stakeholders to drive outcomes.

You’ll be working within a collaborative IT project delivery team, reporting into the Technology & Digital Solutions Lead, and will take ownership of planning, coordinating and delivering several concurrent projects.

Duration: Initially 3 months with an opportunity to extend

Rate: $1000-$1100 p/d

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of IT and business technology projects
• Defining project scope, timelines, milestones and deliverables with sponsors and stakeholders
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams across technology and business areas
• Providing clear status reporting and governance updates to senior stakeholders and project boards
• Managing project risks, issues and change requests
• Supporting teams through process and technology change initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency following project delivery

You’ll also play a role in investigating technology challenges and identifying practical solutions, working with internal teams and external vendors where required.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering IT projects in complex organisations
• Strong experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence or similar
• A structured approach to risk management, reporting and governance
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments