IT Project Manager
Melbourne, AustralianJob Description
Protegic is a Melbourne-based, Australian-owned consultancy that delivers project certainty and business impact across project delivery, business analysis, quality engineering, and data services. With 20+ years of proven delivery across industries, Protegic is investing in growth to become the preferred partner for medium to large enterprises seeking practical execution over theoretical strategy.
We take a practical, tech-agnostic approach to solve customers’ unique challenges, offering strategic consulting and resource support. Our focus is on streamlining processes, supporting change, and delivering impactful results that elevate your organization
We have a non-hierarchical & collaborative approach to delivering customer outcomes whilst ensuring that we invest time & care in developing our team members capabilities with the support of our practice leaders.
Role description:
On a 12 month max term contract, the IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and leading key projects as part of the PMO function. From ideation through to completion, you will steer the project team in achieving the intended business results. This role is based in Sydney and will see you:
- Work with various stakeholders across the business to identify and manage projects and project scope, including out-of-scope tasks.
- Implement effective governance for tracking of projects and reporting on same, to ensure timely and accurate information for all stakeholders.
- Drive performance to ensure project milestones are met, develop and monitor project schedules.
- Lead complex projects to achieve objectives, financial outcomes, and stated benefits, inspiring team members to excel and managing conflicts effectively.
- Monitor and control project costs to meet financial objectives, utilizing cost management techniques.
- Implement quality assurance processes to drive continuous improvement of quality within the projects.
- Determine project resource requirements and manage resources effectively to plan.
- Utilise effective change control processes to document agreed changes to project scope, time, or budget using MS Project, Jira and Confluence.
- Develop risk management plans and contingency plans to minimize adverse events and address any issues.
About you
To be considered for this key role where you have the opportunity to drive the IT projects that will assist in the delivery of Protegic’s goals as a market leader, you will have:
- Strategic and structured thinker with a “can-do” attitude.
- Resilient, adaptable and organised—with a natural inclination for planning, delivery and collaboration.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and technical staff alike.
- High level of business acumen and an ability to translate strategic objectives into practical outcomes.
