Project Manager

IT Project Manager

8-month contract Adelaide CBD Major systems transformation
Your new company:
A large South Australian public sector organisation is delivering a major technology uplift program. The program will transition critical functions and historical data from legacy mainframe applications to modern digital platforms.
Your new role:
As an IT Project Manager, you will lead complex projects across a significant systems modernisation program. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, technical teams and external suppliers to support the successful delivery of new applications, platforms and integrations.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing project schedules, resources, budgets and financials
• Developing and maintaining resource and delivery plans
• Managing project scope, dependencies, risks and issues
• Coordinating requirements, change and defect management activities
• Supporting the migration of legacy and historical data
• Overseeing the transition of functionality into modern applications
• Implementing quality assurance processes and monitoring compliance
• Managing relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams
• Providing clear project reporting and escalating delivery risks
• Supporting integration with broader government systems

What you'll need to succeed:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex IT projects
• Experience delivering large-scale systems transformation or modernisation initiatives
• Strong project scheduling, budgeting and resource management skills
• Experience managing scope, risks, issues and dependencies
• Knowledge of requirements, change and defect management processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex environment
• Experience with legacy systems, data migration or application replacement projects is highly desirable
• Government or justice-sector experience will be well regarded

Successful candidates must be willing to complete a pre-employment police check and confidentiality and conflict-of-interest declarations.
What you'll get in return:
You will secure an initial contract of approximately eight months, working on a major technology transformation program based in Adelaide CBD. You will have the opportunity to manage complex projects involving legacy applications, data migration, system integration and modern digital platforms.
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now and submit your current CV. For a confidential discussion, contact Elliot Booth at Hays Technology.