Senior Project Manager - Control Systems

Paxus - Technology + Digital Talent; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxus is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Control Systems in Adelaide. The role is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home) with an initial 6-month contract and possible extensions. Occasional site travel is expected, roughly once per month.

You will lead OT/control systems projects, coordinating with stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors through initiation to delivery. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, risks, governance, and project outcomes, with a focus on PLC/SCADA/HMI and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering OT or control systems projects.
• Background in mining or electrical industries preferred.
• Strong PLC, SCADA, HMI, and safety systems knowledge.
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of control systems and technology projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and governance.
• Engage with business stakeholders, technical SMEs, vendors, and project teams.
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and project resources.
• Drive project reporting, change management, and successful project delivery.

Skills

OT projects

Control Systems

Mining industry

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Safety Systems

PRINCE2

PMP

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Control Systems

Adelaide

Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Initial 6-month contract with likely extensions

Occasional site travel (approximately once per month)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Control Systems to lead the delivery of technology and operational technology (OT) projects. You'll manage projects from initiation through to delivery, working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors while overseeing scope, budget, schedule, risks, governance, and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of control systems and technology projects
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and governance
• Engage with business stakeholders, technical SMEs, vendors, and project teams
• Oversee procurement, contract management, and project resources
• Drive project reporting, change management, and successful project delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Project Management experience delivering Operational Technology (OT) or Control Systems projects
• Previous experience in Control Systems within mining or the electrical industry is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI, and Safety Systems
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Mining or industrial sector experience is preferred
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent Project Management certification
• Relevant tertiary qualification

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.