Senior Project Manager

Lead key transformation projects with a respected SA organisation!
Your New Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of South Australia's most trusted and iconic organisations, currently undergoing a major transformation. With a strong legacy of service and innovation, the organisation is embarking on a strategic journey to modernise its operations and technology landscape.

Your New Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll take the lead on complex technical separation initiatives that span multiple business units. You’ll be responsible for managing interdependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring seamless stakeholder engagement to deliver high-impact outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading large-scale, high-complexity projects from initiation through to completion
  • Managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality across all phases
  • Driving stakeholder engagement and vendor collaboration
  • Overseeing project governance, reporting, and documentation
  • Championing continuous improvement and change adoption
  • Coaching and mentoring team members to foster a high-performance culture
This is a fixed-term contract role until December 2026.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

  • At least 8 years’ experience managing complex, transformational projects
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
  • A proven track record of delivering projects in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments
  • Formal qualifications in Project Management (essential); certifications in Scrum, Lean, or Six Sigma (highly regarded)
  • Tertiary qualifications in IT
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and reporting skills
  • Familiarity with project governance, change management, and business analysis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft tools, particularly SharePoint and MS Project
  • You’ll be someone who leads with integrity, adapts quickly, and thrives in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
What You’ll Get in Return

  • A strategic leadership role in a high-profile transformation program
  • A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture
  • Competitive salary range
  • Additional permanent employee benefits – annual leave, public holidays, corporate benefits
  • Central Adelaide location
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a major South Australian organisation
What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Bradley.lucas@hays.com.au for further information.

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Technology & Internet Services
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Projects & Change Management
Ref:
2952344
Closing date
27 Sep 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Bradley Lucas, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: 0872214159

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