Remote Project Manager – IBM Z Mainframe Migrations

Whizdom; Canberra; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead IBM Z mainframe software migration on a Federal Government project. The role supports remote delivery with occasional travel to Canberra, and requires strong delivery, risk, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Applicants should have significant PM experience, a PMP or PRINCE2 credential, and a track record in planning, governance and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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.

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

5+ years PM

PMP/PRINCE2

Cross-functional teams

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Whizdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead IBM Z mainframe software migration on a Federal Government project. The role supports remote delivery with occasional travel to Canberra, and requires strong delivery, risk, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Applicants should have significant PM experience, a PMP or PRINCE2 credential, and a track record in planning, governance and cross-functional leadership.