Address- Be part of a high performing team
- Location: Sydney
- Initial 6 months contract
The opportunity
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing IT projects that focus on Workplace Technology. They will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initiation through to completion, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Description of division and business unit
Data, Infrastructure & Services is the tower in which Workplace Technology is a part of, delivering technology solutions, for Network, Cloud, Microsoft products, AV/VC, Service Management, business applications, and many other areas. Workplace Technology within DIS is a dynamic business unit focused on delivering and maintaining technology solutions that support the workplace environment. This is a fast-paced team with a strong delivery focus. Team members need to work flexibly and be comfortable with high pressure environments. Areas include Microsoft products, including Office, Win11, MMD, Copilot and many others, Workplace Tech are also responsible for addressing vulnerabilities in end points, application packaging, SharePoint, and others.
About the role:
- Plan and manage all aspects of IT delivery for change, including IT planning, design, release planning, testing, deployment, and transition validation testing (TVT).
- Ensure project compliance with mandatory project deliverables and project standards.
- Conduct operational readiness reviews to ensure all projects complete operational readiness processes and meet requirements prior to being approved for release to production.
- Manage project governance activities to ensure compliance with enterprise release governance and delivery standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Shared Technology Services and Security, Risk & Compliance, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and risk management frameworks.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of customer obsession, inclusion, agility, and learning.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, budgets, and status reports.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including providing updates to the Platform Owner and other senior management.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in IT, with a focus on Workplace Technology projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
- Experience with risk management and compliance in an IT context.
- Familiarity with IT general controls, security architecture, and cyber strategy.
Job specific capabilities required:
- Ability to lead and motivate project teams to achieve project deliverables.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address project challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.
- Adept at creating detailed project plans, budgets, and reports to track project progress and outcomes.
- Experience in Financial Services
About you:
- Proven experience in project management, preferably within the technology or IT sector.
- Strong background in managing large-scale technology implementation projects.
- Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
- Familiarity with the Microsoft suite of products and workplace technology solutions.
- 10+ years project management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
Working at AMP
We are transforming our business. We are looking for people with courage, accountability and integrity who inspire the same in others. If you are comfortable challenging the status-quo and perform at your best in an evolving and complex environment - we need you.
Wellbeing & Benefits
We invest in the health, wellbeing, and development of all our people including our contingent professionals, by offering a range of great benefits to support you be your best, professionally, and personally:
- Finance & investment assistance and opportunities.
- Salary packaging and novated vehicle leases
- Employee Assistance Program – Benestar.
- Access to discounted health and wellbeing initiatives through Medibank.
- Access to a range of discounted offerings via an extra’s benefits program.
- Networking / professional development opportunities and events
We review applications as soon as we receive them and if we find our ideal person, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date. If you are serious about expanding your skills with AMP as a contingent professional, then please click on the apply link.
Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and AMP will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the AMP Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles.
