IT Software Project Manager - AI & Digital
Summary
6-month contract IT project manager role (via Randstad Sourceright) with a major FMCG company, leading end-to-end software delivery and AI/digital initiatives — managing vendors, budgets, and PMO governance. Hybrid, 3 days a week in the Port Melbourne office.
Randstad Sourceright is proud to be partnering with and working alongside a leading FMCG company headquartered in Docklands, Melbourne. This company has multiple manufacturing sites across Australia alongside many well known household brands/products.
Reporting to the Head of IT Programme Management Office, this hands-on project delivery role is responsible for overseeing software implementation and AI initiatives, managing vendor partners, and delivering end-to-end digital solutions while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement across the delivery lifecycle.
Role: IT Software Project Manager - AI & Ditigal
Location: Port Melbourne - hybrid (3 days in the office)
Job Type: Contract - 6 Months (ongoing)
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: depending on experience
Responsibilities:
Project Delivery: Lead end-to-end software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) management across multiple concurrent digital projects, driving initiation, execution, and go-live within time, scope, and budget constraints.
AI & Innovation Initiatives: Partner closely with AI stakeholders to oversee the implementation, integration, and adoption of artificial intelligence and data-driven initiatives.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Navigate complex vendor relationships and engage challenging business stakeholders, maintaining composure, managing expectations, and keeping key decision-makers aligned.
Governance & Financial Control: Manage project financials, forecasting, risk/issue mitigation (CRAID logs), and status reporting to ensure strict adherence to PMO governance frameworks.
Experience:
Background: Proven track record as an IT Project Manager leading software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) initiatives, with specific hands-on exposure to AI, data, or digital transformation projects.
Scale & Environment: Demonstrated experience in mid-tier enterprise environments successfully delivering multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced settings.
Core Skills: Strong vendor oversight and third-party delivery management capabilities combined with robust risk, budget, and scope control.
Soft Skills: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm, resilient, and diplomatic demeanor when managing difficult stakeholders and steering committees.
Please apply below and we will be in touch!
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