Senior Project Manager

Synechron; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Global technology initiatives

Continuous learning & development

Annual training allowance

Mentoring and career progression

Employee recognition programs

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Synechron is a global digital consulting firm seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT infrastructure and application delivery for defence sector clients in Australia. You will manage governance, budget, schedules, and collaborate with technical teams, business leaders and external partners to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

The role requires experience in high-compliance environments and Government Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1).

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure and applications/digital transformation projects.
• Experience in high-compliance environments such as Defence or Government.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Proactive risk management and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end project delivery of IT projects from initiation to implementation and transition to BAU.
• Developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and reporting.
• Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams and fostering collaboration.
• Ensuring delivery aligns with the client’s objectives and compliance needs.
• Maintaining clear communication with clients, internal teams, and vendors.
• Ensuring all project documentation and reporting meet compliance standards.
• Driving collaboration and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Quality assurance

Agile/Waterfall/hybrid

Job description

Synechron is a global digital consulting firm that helps leading organisations accelerate transformation through technology, data, and innovation. With 16,500+ professionals across 60 offices in 20 countries, we combine deep industry expertise with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and data. Our teams deliver scalable, high-impact solutions through regional expertise supported by global delivery capability. Through our award-winning SynechronLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable organisations to innovate faster and operate with confidence.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us in delivering a range of infrastructure and applications projects for clients in the defence sector. Your focus will be on end-to-end project delivery, from initiation through to successful handover, ensuring alignment with governance, budget, and schedule requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners to deliver outcomes that support mission-critical operations.

The successful candidate must hold Government Security Clearance (Baseline or NV1).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading end-to-end project delivery of IT projects, from initiation to implementation and transition to BAU
• Developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and reporting
• Leading and motivating cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and cohesion.
• Ensuring delivery aligns with the client’s strategic objectives and compliance needs
• Maintaining clear and transparent communication with clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors
• Ensuring all project documentation, reporting, and compliance obligations are completed to a high standard
• Driving collaboration and problem-solving in a fast-paced, outcome-focused environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience delivering both infrastructure and applications/digital transformation projects
• Previous experience working in high-compliance environments such as Defence, Government, or similar
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional project teams
• Expertise in project management methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Ability to proactively identify and manage project risks
• Adept at implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes for project deliverables

Why join Synechron

At Synechron, we believe exceptional work happens when talented people are empowered to grow, innovate and lead. You’ll be joining a globally recognised technology consulting firm delivering cutting-edge digital transformation across industries including financial services, insurance, government and enterprise sectors.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary package
• Access to global technology and innovation initiatives
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Annual professional training allowance
• Mentoring and career progression pathways
• Employee recognition programs and awards
• Corporate discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Social events, networking opportunities and team activities

Next steps..

We appreciate the time you have taken to apply for a role with us. Synechron is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and your future potential in the role. If you are invited to an interview, please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

Please note that we receive a large number of applications and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted