Senior Project Manager - Network Transformation

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health checks

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible work arrangements

Fitness Passport

Job summary

SBS, Australia’s national public broadcaster, seeks a hands-on Lead for a multi-year Network Transformation Project in Sydney, with hybrid working. You will steer end-to-end delivery across broadcast, digital and enterprise services, coordinating vendors, governance, risk, and readiness activities.

Ideal candidates will have senior infrastructure transformation experience, stakeholder influence skills, and PM qualifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/MSP/AIPM.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale enterprise infrastructure, network or technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong project delivery expertise across complex environments with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Experience managing significant budgets, governance processes and delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• A solid understanding of enterprise networking, cloud, cyber security and infrastructure technologies.
• Relevant project management qualifications and/or certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or AIPM accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of SBS's Network Transformation Project.
• Manage multiple technology workstreams, vendors and delivery partners.
• Drive project governance, financial management, risk management and executive reporting.
• Collaborate closely with technical specialists to deliver scalable, secure and operationally supportable solutions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, business readiness and successful transition into operations.

Job description

Lead SBS's flagship Network Transformation Project

Full-time, Contract (2 years) Sydney-based role with hybrid working

Join Australia's most diverse and inclusive media organisation

Lead SBS's multi-year Network Transformation Project, delivering enterprise network modernisation across broadcast, digital and corporate services.

At SBS, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of PMO, you'll lead the delivery of SBS's multi-year Network Transformation Project, modernising the network capabilities that underpin our broadcast, digital and enterprise services.

This is a hands-on leadership role (Contract) for an experienced project manager who can successfully deliver complex technology initiatives, influence diverse stakeholders, and drive outcomes across multiple workstreams, vendors and technical teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of SBS's Network Transformation Project.
• Manage multiple technology workstreams, vendors and delivery partners.
• Drive project governance, financial management, risk management and executive reporting.
• Collaborate closely with technical specialists to deliver scalable, secure and operationally supportable solutions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, business readiness and successful transition into operations.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience leading large-scale enterprise infrastructure, network or technology transformation initiatives.
• Strong project delivery expertise across complex environments with multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Experience managing significant budgets, governance processes and delivery partners.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• A solid understanding of enterprise networking, cloud, cyber security and infrastructure technologies.
• Relevant project management qualifications and/or certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or AIPM accreditation.

As part of our recruitment process, SBS may conduct reference checks and review information that is publicly available online, including social media profiles, in line with privacy and anti-discrimination laws. If we collect information from any other sources, candidates will be notified in line with privacy laws.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support application drafting. While AI may assist with structure, clarity or grammar, submissions should reflect your own experience and judgement. AI tools must not be used during interviews or assessment tasks unless permitted by SBS. You remain responsible for the accuracy and originality of the information you provide throughout the recruitment process.

The Department

The SBS Technology team is the engine room of SBS, enabling and supporting the production, distribution and transmission of content across television, radio and digital platforms. Working across a diverse technology landscape, the team designs innovative solutions and delivers critical services that support SBS's mission to inform, educate and entertain audiences across Australia. This role offers the opportunity to lead one of SBS's most significant technology transformation initiatives, helping shape the future of the organisation's network capabilities.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us

• The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
• The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 90% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!
• We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Passportprogram!
• We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for 50 + years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
• We also love to promote from within! Our divisions support development opportunities to help team members grow and move into new roles.

About SBS

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful, and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society.

Our purpose, for the last 50+ years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen its connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media.

Reasonable Adjustments

SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more. To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here.

In addition, SBS is a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative, helping us create a workplace where people feel seen, understood, and supported.