Principal Project Manager

Job Description - Principal Project Manager (0000BBPR)

• Temporary Full-Time up to 30 June 2027

Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Principal Project Manager to be part of our Project Management Office, Technology and Communication Services Command. The Principal Project Manager leads and manages the risk, quality and progress of ICT projects to organisational standards, and ensures projects are completed on time, on budget, to quality standards, and within agreed scope.

Join the NSW Police Force as a Principal Project Manager and play a leading role in the transformation of NSWPF's network and technology environment.

NSW Police Force is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical technology transformation streams. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a large scale program modernising network, security, and communication platforms that support frontline policing across the state.

You will be accountable for the end to end delivery, oversight and strategic direction of project streams within a major capital program. This program is designed to:

• Strengthen cybersecurity capability
• Support critical services such as Triple Zero (000)
• Enable key initiatives including the Integrated Connected Officer

As a Principal Project Manager, you will lead complex, high impact projects across a multi tranche program focused on modernising NSWPF's digital infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the planning and delivery of large, complex projects
• Managing project resources, budgets, and contractual obligations
• Developing and executing project strategies and delivery plans
• Ensuring projects are delivered efficiently on time, and aligned to organisational priorities

Key Program Streams

You will lead delivery across one or more of the following streams:

• Next Generation Network and Security Services
• Modern Audio Visual Services

Why Join Us

The Critical Network Program runs through to June 2030 allowing possibility of extension and driving meaningful work on business critical initiatives. In this role, you will:

• Collaborate across diverse commands and technical domains
• Gain exposure to complex operational challenges and innovative solutions
• Lead projects that directly support law enforcement and community safety
• Drive innovation, resilience, and operational efficiency across NSWPF

This is a rare opportunity to deliver transformation at scale and make a tangible impact on public safety outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years in networking/telecom or IT, with strong experience in service delivery and leading large projects or programmes.
• Proven track record delivering on time, on budget, and to quality across multiple concurrent projects.

Hands on experience with scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management in a services delivery context.

Proficiency with standard PM tooling such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Proven ability to lead multi stream delivery in complex environments

Demonstrated experience working across business and IT stakeholders

Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment

Excellent problem solving and analytical capability

Experience managing vendors and delivery partners

Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, ambiguous environments

Highly Regarded

• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent) preferred
• Experience in public sector environments
• Exposure to data, analytics, or AI related initiatives
• Experience in process and improving operating models of support and ownership
• Familiarity with structured PMO / EPMO delivery environments
• Certifications such as ITIL, Microsoft 365/Teams preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office / Office 365, Windows, meeting room & video conferencing technology, MTRoA and MTRoW, and enterprise collaboration technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising AV/VC, or digital collaboration team.
• Working knowledge of Cisco and Microsoft video conferencing technologies.
• Experience in running procurement activities related to product and professional services.

Experience in managing technical teams and engineering resources within projects.

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options
• opportunity to purchase leave
• annual leave loading
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in house gym facilities

Location

Sydney Region - Sydney - Greater West

Other Locations

Sydney Region - Sydney - Greater West

Work Type

Full time

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration Package

Total remuneration package: $196,275 pa. Package includes salary from $165,865 to $173,174, plus employer's contribution to superannuation of 12% and annual leave loading.

Closing Date

26-Jul-2026, 1:59:00 PM

Job Category

Information and communications technology

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application - contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at
Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process - contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at
Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options - contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at