Senior Project Manager

Synechron Enterprise; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global tech initiatives

Continuous learning

Training allowance

Mentoring & progression

Recognition programs

Discounts & wellbeing

EAP

Social events

Job summary

Synechron in Australia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT projects for defence sector clients, from initiation through handover, ensuring governance, budget, and schedule alignment. You will collaborate with technical teams, business leaders, and external partners to deliver mission-critical outcomes.

The role requires 4+ years in senior project management, experience delivering both infrastructure and applications, and familiarity with high-compliance environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of senior project management experience.
• Delivery of infrastructure and applications projects.
• Experience in high-compliance environments (Defence/government).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT projects from initiation to handover.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and reports.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage vendors.
• Ensure delivery meets governance and client objectives.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation and QA standards are met.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Agile & Waterfall

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 FinLabs accelerators and strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Databricks, Salesforce, and ServiceNow, we enable organisations to innovate faster and operate with confidence.

About Synechron

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 FinLabs 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.

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

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years Senior Project Management experience and a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget. You will also bring the following skills and expertise:

• 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

Synechron is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.