Senior Technology Project Manager

Perth Airport; Alpha; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Senior Technology Project Manager - Portfolio Delivery to lead a strategic portfolio of technology initiatives driving transformation and growth across the organisation.

You will provide line management to Project Managers, partner with executives and stakeholders, and ensure delivery excellence through governance, risk management and value realisation. This role blends portfolio leadership with people development and strategic delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and recognised Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMI, AIPM, MSP or equivalent).
• Experience leading large-scale technology projects across infrastructure, software, digital and OT environments.
• Proven ability to manage portfolios with multiple concurrent initiatives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex technology projects and programs from concept through to handover.
• Provide line management, coaching and development to Project Managers.
• Drive portfolio planning, prioritisation and resource allocation to meet delivery commitments.
• Establish partnerships with Executives, General Managers and Project Owners.
• Provide portfolio reporting, strategic insights and governance recommendations.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and benefits realisation.
• Lead vendor management, procurement and supplier governance.
• Champion governance, risk management and adherence to standards.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Financial acumen

Vendor management

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Project Management certification (PRINCE2/PMI/MSP)

Tools

MSP

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians

We are delivering a mulit-billion dollar infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience.

Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

Our Technology team is playing a critical role in enabling this transformation, and we are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Technology Project Manager - Portfolio Delivery to join us.

What you’ll do

As the Senior Technology Project Manager - Portfolio Delivery, you will play a pivotal leadership role within Perth Airport’s Technology Delivery team, overseeing a portfolio of strategic technology initiatives that enable the airport’s transformation and long-term growth.

You will provide leadership across multiple projects and programs while managing and developing Project Managers within your portfolio. Working closely with Executive Sponsors, General Managers, Project Owners and business stakeholders, you will translate strategic priorities into successful delivery outcomes.

This role combines portfolio leadership, people leadership and project delivery excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are prioritised effectively, resources are aligned to business needs, risks are proactively managed, and delivery outcomes contribute measurable business value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a portfolio of complex technology projects and programs from concept through to operational handover.
• Providing line management, coaching and mentoring to Project Managers within the portfolio.
• Driving portfolio planning, prioritisation and resource allocation to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Establishing strong partnerships with Executive Sponsors, General Managers, Project Owners and technology leaders.
• Providing portfolio reporting, strategic insights and recommendations to support investment and governance decisions.
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, financial performance and benefits realisation.
• Leading procurement, contract negotiations and vendor management activities.
• Ensuring delivery excellence through robust governance, risk management and compliance with organisational standards.
• Supporting organisational change initiatives that enable successful adoption of technology solutions.
• Championing continuous improvement across project delivery frameworks, tools and processes.
• Contributing to the strategic direction and maturity of Perth Airport’s Technology Delivery function.

About you

You are a highly experienced technology delivery leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys developing people, influencing stakeholders and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications and recognised Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMI, AIPM, MSP or equivalent).
• Extensive experience leading large-scale technology projects and programs across infrastructure, software, digital and operational technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing project portfolios with multiple concurrent initiatives, stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Proven people leadership experience, including performance management, coaching and development of Project Managers or delivery professionals.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets, forecasting and benefits realisation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with executive and senior business leaders.
• Strong commercial and vendor management experience including procurement, contract negotiations and supplier governance.
• Experience leading organisational change initiatives and driving successful business adoption outcomes.
• Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio management and technology delivery best practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• A collaborative and strategic mindset, coupled with a passion for developing capability and driving delivery excellence.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

Our benefits include:

• A dynamic and supportive team culture
• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities
• A modern approach to work and life balance
• Competitive remuneration and company benefits
• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

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