Project Manager | Baseline Clearance

Pra; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pra seeks an experienced Project Manager to join the Technology team across multiple sites in Western Sydney. The role focuses on delivering strategic technology initiatives and business improvements in a complex organisation.

You will plan, deliver, and govern a portfolio of technology projects, lead cross-functional teams and manage risks, ensuring value and alignment with governance standards. Strong communication and vendor management are essential.

Qualifications

• Delivery-focused project management experience on large-scale ICT projects.
• Track record of meeting schedule and budget targets.
• Certification in PMP or PRINCE2.
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mobilise and lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and govern a portfolio of technology projects driving business outcomes and operational improvements.
• Lead project activities, ensuring deliverables align with scope, time, cost, quality, risk and benefits.
• Engage stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors and governance bodies with clear communication.
• Maintain strong project controls, monitor performance, manage risks and issues, ensure compliance with frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

• Long term, 12 month contract role
• Location: Multiple sites in Western Sydney
• Great daily rate on offer

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives on delivering strategic and business-improvement technology initiatives in a complex organisation.

About the Role:

• Plan, deliver, and govern a portfolio of technology projects driving business outcomes and operational improvements.
• Lead project activities, ensuring deliverables align with agreed scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and benefits.
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors, and governance bodies.
• Maintain strong project controls, monitor performance, manage risks and issues, and ensure robust compliance with established frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate and implement technology solutions that meet business objectives and priorities.
2. Assess business-unit requirements, identify synergies, and manage strategic implementations.
3. Provide leadership and negotiate solutions across divisions and with internal/external stakeholders.
4. Ensure consistent delivery according to standards and methodologies, including information security compliance.
5. Manage external vendors, including contract support, tracking, and relationship management.
6. Oversee change management activities, including training and communication.
7. Deliver project documentation and readiness for operational handover.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in delivery-focused project management of large-scale ICT projects.
• Track record of overcoming obstacles to meet schedule and budget targets.
• Certification in best practice project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mobilise and lead cross-functional teams, influence senior leaders, and drive progress in changing environments.
• High proficiency in MS Project and MS Office suite.

Desirable Attributes:

• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Resilient leader, decisive under pressure and ambiguity.
• Expert in stakeholder and vendor management.
• Organised, able to manage tasks with tight and competing deadlines.