Senior Project Manager

dxctechnology; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale business and technology initiatives within the Insurance Software and BPS division. You will drive end-to-end delivery, manage multi-workstream plans and governance, and provide executive reporting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial management, and stakeholder engagement across distributed teams, with a flexible, hybrid work model and emphasis on delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in senior project management delivering large-scale transformation or regulatory projects.
• Experience in insurance, financial services or regulated industries desirable.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with executive influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for business audiences.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience.
• PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Agile/SAFe exposure or hybrid delivery is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Project, Jira and Azure DevOps.
• Experience in workers' compensation or similar claims environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Apply governance frameworks including stage gates and steering committees.
• Produce regular financial reporting to senior leadership.
• Build relationships with executive stakeholders, vendors and distributed teams.
• Prepare board papers and executive status reports.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Lead, motivate and coordinate internal staff, contractors and vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party delivery partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across delivery.

Skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication (written & verbal)

Financial acumen

Risk & issue management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/IT/project management

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organisations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernisation, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernises, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex business and technology initiatives within DXC's Insurance Software and BPS (ISB) division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring on-time, on-budget and to-quality outcomes
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations across multiple workstreams
• Apply structured project governance frameworks including stage gates, steering committees, and reporting cadences
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and actuals, providing regular financial reporting to senior leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, business leaders, vendors, and geographically distributed teams
• Prepare and deliver clear project status updates, board papers, and executive reporting
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Lead, motivate, and coordinate project teams include internal staff, contractors, and third-party vendors
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party delivery partners
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across project delivery

Experience & Requirements

• 8+ years in senior project management roles delivering large-scale transformation, technology, regulatory, or compliance projects
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-workstream projects within enterprise environments
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries (highly desirable)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for business audiences
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial management, forecasting, and reporting
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification (highly desirable)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, IT, project management, or related discipline
• Agile / SAFe certification or experience with hybrid delivery methodologies is a plus
• Proficiency with project management and delivery tools such as MS Project, Jira, and Azure DevOps
• Experience in workers' compensation or similar claims management environments would be an added advantage

Our culture and benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training, and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the ‘bring your whole-self to work’ philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.