SM Maritime Systems & Technology

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to deliver technology services across NSW Maritime. You will oversee multiple projects end-to-end, coordinate BAU enhancements, and ensure governance, compliance and risk management are embedded in delivery.

The role is a permanent full-time position based in Sydney, with opportunities for flexible work options and ongoing tech modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in technology, engineering, or information systems.
• Experience delivering technology outcomes and managing portfolios.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, risks, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient delivery of operational and customer-facing technology services across NSW Maritime.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent projects aligned with strategic goals and milestones.
• Manage BAU enhancements, operational releases, and technology support for frontline and back-office functions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and maintain regulatory alignment; monitor emerging technologies.
• Drive governance, compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technology leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Job description

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location:

South Eveleigh, NSW, AU, 2015

Job reference number: 108025

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role, you'll:

Be responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and efficient delivery of operational and customer-facing technology services across NSW Maritime. The role oversees end to end delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they align with strategic goals, meet critical milestones, and maintain compliance. It also ensures continuity and optimisation of core systems by managing business-as-usual (BAU) enhancements, operational releases, and technology support that enable both frontline and back office functions.

Act as a key tactical partner to Maritime operational teams, the role ensures technology remains responsive to evolving business needs, operational demands, and regulatory requirements. This includes building strong relationships with stakeholders, developing deep domain expertise, and maintaining alignment with operational rhythms. The position also keeps track of emerging technologies to ensure systems remain modern, resilient, and fit for purpose while supporting ongoing operational effectiveness.

Key accountabilities include leading technology delivery from concept to implementation, managing application portfolios, ensuring integration and resilience, and driving governance, compliance, and performance monitoring. The role must also manage risks, resolve issues, and champion continuous improvement. Major challenges include balancing competing priorities across complex projects, aligning innovation with security and compliance requirements, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and delivering outcomes within tight financial and resource constraints.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

You bring a strong background in technology, engineering, or information systems, backed by solid experience delivering technology outcomes and managing portfolios. You’re confident juggling multiple projects at once, keeping everything moving while managing risks and keeping stakeholders aligned. You’re used to working in operational environments where governance and compliance matter, and you know how to deliver outcomes that are both practical and secure.

You work with a wide range of people across the organisation and beyond. You build strong relationships with senior leaders, technology teams, and Maritime business units, while also working closely with vendors, service providers, regulators, and other government agencies. You communicate clearly, manage expectations well, and make sure everyone stays aligned and focused on shared goals.

You lead by example, delivering results and driving projects forward with confidence. You’re strong in project management, technology leadership, and influencing others, and you know how to navigate complex environments. You stay resilient under pressure, communicate effectively, and hold yourself and others accountable. You also bring a solid understanding of financials and inspire your team with clear direction and purpose, helping them stay motivated and focused on delivering great outcomes.

You lead with a strong focus on results, using your advanced skills in project management, technology, and influencing to get things done. You communicate clearly, take accountability, and stay resilient under pressure. You support your team by setting direction and purpose, while also bringing solid financial awareness to your decisions so delivery stays on track and within budget.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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