Senior Project Manager

Strategic Partners Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Partners Australia in Canberra is seeking an experienced ERP Project Manager (SAP S/4HANA) for a 12-month contract with 09 months initial engagement and a 03 months extension. The role is Canberra-based and onsite, requiring full-time work hours across 5 days per week.

The incumbent will lead project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and change adoption, ensuring APS-compliant delivery of SAP S/4HANA implementations for a Federal Government client.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering SAP S/4HANA projects.
• Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle (design, build, data migration, UAT, training, go-live).
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and governing bodies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of APS ICT governance and procurement frameworks.
• Project management certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive project plan across all phases (design, build, data migration, UAT, training, go-live, transition to BAU).
• Establish governance frameworks and prepare reports for ERP Steering Committee, Executive Board and governance forums.
• Capture requirements with internal business areas and manage vendor/external stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee milestones across scope, time, budget, and quality; manage risks and dependencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project team; mentor delivery staff for excellence.
• Prepare executive briefings and status reports for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate change management and training activities with People & Culture; capture lessons learned post-implementation.
• Track progress against milestones and deliverables; ensure transparency.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Education

Project management certification

Job description

Strategic Partners Australia – Canberra ACT

One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage a ERP Project Manager (SAP S/4HANA)

Please check below all the job details

• Contract Duration: 12 Months (09 Months initially + 03 Months extension)
• Work Location: Only Canberra
• Work Arrangement: All 5 Days a week onsite office
• Eligibility: You must need to be Australian Citizen with Baseline security clearance or above clearance preferred)
• Tentative Start Date: 14th Oct 2026
• Working Hours: 8 hours a day/ 40 hours a week

Key duties and responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive project plan covering all phases: design, build, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, go-live, and transition to business-as-usual.
• Establish and manage governance frameworks, including preparation of reports for the ERP Steering Committee, the Executive Board, and other governance forums.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with internal business areas (Finance, HR, Procurement, ICT) to capture requirements and ensure system alignment.
• Build strong relationships with external vendors, contractors, and whole-of-government stakeholders to manage delivery outcomes.
• Act as a key point of contact for steering committee discussions, providing evidence-based advice on risks, dependencies, and decision points.

Delivery & Risk Management

• Oversee all project phases, ensuring milestones are met on time, within scope and budget, and at the required quality.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, with timely escalation and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules, PSPF, ISM, and department digital standards.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead a multidisciplinary project team including business analysts, change managers, and technical specialists.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment, providing direction and mentoring to support delivery excellence.

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Track and report progress against milestones, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Prepare executive-level briefings and status reports, ensuring transparency to senior stakeholders and committees.

Change & Adoption

• Develop and implement change management and communications strategies to support user adoption.
• Work with the People and Culture team and Change Manager to coordinate training activities, ensuring equitable access and effective learning outcomes.
• Capture lessons learned through post-implementation reviews.

Essential

• Demonstrated experience delivering SAP S/4HANA projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering ICT implementation projects in the Australian Public Service.
• Strong track record of managing full project lifecycle phases (requirements, design, data migration, UAT, training, deployment, and post-go-live).
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including participation in steering committees and executive-level governance.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive briefings and complex reports.
• Solid understanding of APS corporate processes (finance, HR, procurement) and ICT governance.
• Project management certifications.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Commonwealth cyber and security frameworks (PSPF, ISM).