Remote IBM Z Mainframe Migration Project Manager

Whizdom; Canberra; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Occasional travel to Canberra

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IBM Z mainframe software migration efforts for a Federal Government project. You will oversee end-to-end delivery across one or more workstreams, coordinating with the Program Manager, technical teams and customer stakeholders.

The role emphasises delivery excellence, risk and stakeholder management, and strong communication as you develop and maintain detailed project plans, manage scope and resources, and ensure contractual deliverables

Qualifications

• At least five years of technical project management experience.
• Current PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and operational delivery practices.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams.
• Proven responsibility for managing project scope, cost, schedules and contractual deliverables.
• Strong experience in project planning, tracking, change control and risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer-facing communication skills.
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt effectively to change.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more workstreams within IBM Z software migration projects.
• Consult with the Program Manager and review project proposals to confirm objectives, timeframes, funding constraints and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans covering delivery activities, milestones, dependencies and resources.
• Manage project scope, cost, schedules, risks, changes and contractual deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams throughout project planning and execution.
• Provide clear reporting on project progress, scope changes, risks, challenges and delivery requirements.
• Communicate project status, milestones and risks to internal program leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Support decision-makers and implementation teams in maintaining consistent business and mission-focused objectives.
• Apply effective project governance, tracking, change control and risk management practices.
• Organise competing priorities and adapt delivery plans as project requirements change.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Negotiation

Adaptability

Delivery excellence

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

IBM Z mainframe knowledge

Job description

Whizdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IBM Z mainframe software migration efforts for a Federal Government project. You will oversee end-to-end delivery across one or more workstreams, coordinating with the Program Manager, technical teams and customer stakeholders.

The role emphasises delivery excellence, risk and stakeholder management, and strong communication as you develop and maintain detailed project plans, manage scope and resources, and ensure contractual deliverables