Senior Project Manager

Datacom; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Datacom is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a diverse range of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Network projects for our clients. You will manage budgets, drive governance, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions. Security clearances and Australian citizenship are required for this role.

You will mentor peers, embrace Agile ways of working, and contribute to ongoing service delivery excellence across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience at a senior level.
• Proven track record delivering IT infrastructure projects end to end using Agile; waterfall a plus.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity projects end to end and with cybersecurity programs or infrastructure transformation is a plus.
• Extensive experience managing tech projects across diverse infrastructures and business applications.
• Strong financial expertise, including managing project budgets and commercial contracts.
• Experience managing project invoicing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead scoping and planning efforts for projects.
• Manage project teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, risks, and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure project governance and reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Handle invoicing and related billing activities professionally and efficiently.
• Mentor and guide other project management team members.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

PMP or PRINCE2

Agile certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology,expertise, and talented people to helporganisationsthrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whetherwe'resupporting governments, enterpriseorganisations, or growing businesses,we'recommitted to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About the Role

As an experienced Senior Project Manager, you will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with our valued customers in successfully executing a diverse range of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Network projects. Your expertise will ensure exceptional outcomes for our clients, third-party stakeholders, and our internal technical and delivery teams. Your financial acumen will be put to use as you effectively manage budgets and leverage your commercial skills to navigate our contractual agreements.

Due to the nature of the client, you must be an Australian citizen and either have or be eligible for security clearances (baseline, NV1 etc).

What You’ll Do (Your Why)

As part of your daily responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead scoping and planning efforts for projects.
• Effectively manage project teams to deliver tailored solutions that fulfil our customer's needs.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, risks, and issues throughout the project's lifespan.
• Ensure project governance and reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Handle invoicing and related billing activities professionally and efficiently.
• Mentor and provide valuable guidance to fellow members of the project management team.
• Embrace and drive Agile ways of working, utilising the standardised tool sets.

Due to the dynamic nature of the IT industry and the diverse challenges involved in delivering competitive products and services to our clients, it’s important to gain experience across different areas of the business where possible. As a result, you may be required to take on a variety of roles within Datacom to meet business needs and broaden your understanding

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of project management experience at a senior level.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering IT infrastructure projects end to end using Agile methodologies, with experience delivering projects using Waterfall methodologies a plus.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity projects end to end and experience with cybersecurity programs or infrastructure transformation are a plus.
• Extensive experience in managing technology projects across diverse infrastructures and business applications, particularly in managed services or enterprise customer environments.
• Strong financial expertise, including experience managing project budgets and commercial contracts within projects.
• Experience managing project invoicing is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership and management abilities, including experience leading project teams.
• Experience managing enterprise customers, senior client stakeholders, internal technical delivery teams, and third-party vendors.
• Strong project reporting and risk mitigation skills.
• Proficiency in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, ServiceNow, or similar delivery and reporting tools.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are a plus.

Culture and Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here:

• Paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognition programmes that celebrate great work
• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact

Eligibility criteria and conditions may apply to some benefits.