Senior Project Manager IT

Flinders Port Holdings Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Extra annual leave

Volunteer hours

Cultural leave for First Nations

Health and wellbeing subsidy

Dress for your day

Job summary

Flinders Port Holdings Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager IT to plan and deliver a diverse range of IT and business projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

The role requires rapid understanding of new concepts, collaboration across teams and stakeholders, and the ability to drive successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT or business transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and plans with stakeholders and leadership.
• Lead projects end-to-end, coordinating teams and delivery activities including change and testing.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, adapt to changing priorities.
• Facilitate clear communication and engage stakeholders with regular updates and reports.
• Maintain project governance across scope, budget, timelines, dependencies and changes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Budgeting

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/PM

Tools

MS Project

Jira

MS Office

Job description

Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles, Port Lincoln, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Klein Point and Thevenard.

We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports, we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.

Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australia’s top 10 companies, with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs in South Australia.

Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Manager IT is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering a diverse range of IT and business projects within scope, timeline, and budget.

The role works across multiple initiatives and requires the ability to quickly understand new concepts, adapt to changing priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and plans in collaboration with stakeholders and leadership, ensuring alignment on requirements, priorities and budgets;
• Lead projects end-to-end, coordinating project teams and delivery activities including change, communications, testing and implementation;
• Monitor progress, proactively manage risks and issues, resolve challenges and adapt to changing priorities to maintain project momentum;
• Facilitate clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement, providing regular updates, reports, and presentations on project status; and
• Maintain strong project governance, managing scope, budget, timelines, dependencies and changes while ensuring successful project outcomes.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• Bachelor of Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management or equivalent level of skills and knowledge gained through experience;
• Previous experience successfully delivering complex IT or business transformation initiatives;
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and best practices, with experience across the full project lifecycle;
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts, work across multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, validate requirements and work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources, budgets, and timelines effectively; and
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and organisational skills.

You may already be an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for your next challenge, or a Project Manager ready to take the next step in your career.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly get across new business areas, technologies and challenges.

Career Benefits

• Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks for primary carers and 8 weeks for non-primary carers including superannuation guarantee on base wages (pro rata for part time employees) whilst on parental leave
• Ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per annum
• Up to 8 paid hours per annum to volunteer
• Up to 3 days per annum of Cultural Leave for First Nations employees
• $299 annual health and wellbeing subsidy
• Supportive, motivated and fun team environment
• An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity
• Dress for your day office attire

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you.

A pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is a requirement of this role, along with the ability to obtain and hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC). If you don't currently hold an MSIC, don't worry—we'll support you through the application process if you're successful.

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers.

Flinders Port Holdings is South Australia's leading Port services group with assets and operations across South Australia. Through integrated stevedoring, infrastructure and logistics services, we connect South Australian businesses to each other and to the world.