Project Manager - Payments Services / CMDB

DWS Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a major banking client in Sydney and lead a strategic program focused on risk management, governance, payments optimisation and CMDB transformation. You will work with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and operational resilience while delivering CMDB and payments initiatives.

Ideal candidates have Australian Banking/FS PM experience, expertise in risk controls and ITSM tools such as ServiceNow CMDB, and strong certification

Qualifications

• Strong Project Management experience within Australian Banking or Financial Services
• Expertise in risk management, governance, compliance and technology controls
• Experience delivering payments systems, payments optimisation or transaction processing initiatives
• Experience leading CMDB (Configuration Management Database) projects, including configuration management, service mapping, CI governance and data quality improvements
• Exposure to ServiceNow CMDB or similar ITSM platforms
• Excellent C-level stakeholder and vendor management skills
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP or similar certifications highly regarded
• Agile and/or SAFe experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project focused on risk management, governance, and CMDB transformation
• Drive payments optimisation initiatives across the enterprise
• Collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Risk governance

Payments systems

CMDB

ServiceNow CMDB

Stakeholder management

PMP

PRINCE2

PMI-ACP

Agile SAFe

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Project Manager - Payments Services / CMDB

DWS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a major banking client and lead a strategic project focused on risk management, governance, payments optimisation and CMDB transformation.

Where : Sydney CBD
Type : Max Term
Start : Immediate
Length : 12+ months
Salary : $200,000 inclusive of Superannuation

Working with senior business and technology stakeholders, you'll drive initiatives that strengthen governance frameworks, improve operational resilience, enhance Configuration Management Database (CMDB) capabilities, and optimise critical payments services across the enterprise.

What we're looking for:

• Strong Project Management experience within Australian Banking or Financial Services
• Expertise in risk management, governance, compliance and technology controls
• Experience delivering payments systems, payments optimisation or transaction processing initiatives
• Experience leading CMDB (Configuration Management Database) projects, including configuration management, service mapping, CI governance and data quality improvements
• Exposure to ServiceNow CMDB or similar ITSM platforms
• Excellent C-level stakeholder and vendor management skills
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP or similar certifications highly regarded
• Agile and/or SAFe experience preferred

Applicants must have Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship to be considered

About Us:

Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.

DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.