Senior Project Manager

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to deliver complex, high-risk enterprise programs
• Work within a large government transformation environment
• 6-month contract with potential extension
• Hybrid working model (Brisbane)

 

Role –Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced AO8 Project Manager to support a major Enterprise Programs, Planning and Delivery function within a government environment.

This role requires strong expertise in delivering complex, high-risk enterprise projects, with a focus on business process outcomes rather than purely ICT delivery. You will play a key role in developing Project Management Plans within a requirements and risk-based delivery and assurance framework, ensuring alignment with best-practice methodologies, governance frameworks, and organisational standards.

Candidates with previous government experience and familiarity with public sector governance and legislative frameworks will be highly regarded.

 

Employment Type: Contract (6 months + ext)

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: North Brisbane

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple complex enterprise projects, ensuring outcomes meet business and customer needs
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans aligned with risk-based delivery and assurance frameworks
• Provide expert advice and strategic input to ensure project deliverables align with organisational policies, strategies, and enterprise architecture
• Monitor and report on project performance, risks, trends, schedules, and budgets to support informed decision-making
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across internal and external parties
• Facilitate clear communication and change adoption across business units

 

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex, high-risk enterprise projects within government environments
• Strong background in business process-focused project delivery, rather than purely ICT-driven initiatives
• Expertise in project governance, planning, budgeting, risk management, and assurance frameworks
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects within large enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with D365 and/or Business Central environments highly regarded
• Experience with CRM platforms or enterprise business systems advantageous

 

Qualifications & Clearance

• Extensive Project Management experience at a senior level (AO8 equivalent or similar)
• Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or equivalent) highly regarded
• Ability to commence within required timeframes

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna at isha.khanna@akkodis.com

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a major Enterprise Programs, Planning and Delivery function within a government environment.