Project Manager - Cloud Platform Delivery

South Australia Police; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

South Australia Police (SAPOL) is seeking a Project Manager to lead a high-profile cloud platform delivery program. You will manage multiple project streams, oversee planning, budgeting, governance and vendor performance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with SAPOL objectives.

You will foster collaboration across sponsors, stakeholders and technical teams, applying Agile methods and modern project management practices to drive outcomes and continuous improvement within the

Qualifications

• Current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.
• Participation in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex ICT projects within a cloud platforms program.
• Oversee project planning, resource management, risk & issue management, vendor performance, solution implementation and operational transition.
• Collaborate with project sponsors, business stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors to deliver on time and within budget; ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Apply Agile delivery methodologies and contemporary project management practices to drive successful outcomes and continuous improvement.

Job description

Project Manager - Cloud Platform Delivery

The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Service supports the frontline policing and corporate operations of SAPOL through the provision of ICT infrastructure and communication platforms, operational software applications, and support services. The Service is responsible for driving the ongoing evolution of ICT capability across SAPOL, through the delivery of high-quality ICT change programs. The Service is structured across four core pillars: Strategy, Innovation and Engagement; Program Delivery; Operational Services; and Security and Assurance. The Service extends from traditional ICT services to encompass a specialist radio and technology capability, including laser and radar calibration services.

Program Delivery is accountable for the successful delivery of business outcomes from a large portfolio of projects. It contains both project delivery accountability as well as portfolio governance responsibilities to manage quality, risk and budget to optimise outcomes from the portfolio as a whole. SAPOL is undertaking a large complex portfolio of work across a range of areas including core infrastructure, business systems and digital transformation initiatives. This full portfolio has been broken into three sub-portfolios to deliver on the business outcomes.

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering key outcomes across a high-profile cloud platforms program, managing multiple project streams that support major strategic initiatives. Working closely with project sponsors, business stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex ICT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and aligned with organisational objectives.

This role combines strong project leadership with stakeholder engagement, governance and delivery excellence. You will oversee project planning, resource management, risk and issue management, vendor performance, solution implementation and operational transition activities, while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Leveraging Agile delivery methodologies and contemporary project management practices, you will drive successful project outcomes, support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing maturity of project delivery capabilities across the organisation.

Special Conditions

The incumbent must hold a current Australian work eligibility status and will be subject to a criminal history check.

The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.

Some out of hours work and intra/interstate travel may be required.

The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL's iEngage program.

Salary
ASO8 - $130,046 - $134,956 per annum.

Applications Close: 5:00PM 02/10/2026