M27 - Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of projects to achieve intended business and user outcomes.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, dependencies, risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with business, product, engineering, design and vendor teams to align objectives and drive execution.
• Analyse problems, evaluate options and develop practical recommendations to address business and operational needs.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, discussions and decision-making to ensure project alignment and progress.
• Track project performance, identify risks early and implement mitigation plans to achieve successful outcomes.
• Apply project governance, reporting and delivery management practices to ensure quality and operational readiness.
• Drive change management and adoption activities where required to support successful implementation.
• Contribute to improving team processes, delivery practices and collaboration across stakeholders.

Requirement

• Relevant experience in project, programme or product delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and drive outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop actionable plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• Experience managing vendors and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Good understanding of project management, risk management and change management principles.
• Self-driven, collaborative and outcome-oriented mindset.

Preferred

• Experience delivering government digital services, government procurement methodology, enterprise systems or large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience working in a multi-stakeholder environment involving agencies, vendors and technology teams.
• Certifications such as CITPM,PMP, Scrum Master, AgilePM or equivalent would be advantageous.