Senior Project Manager

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Paxus Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager / Project Lead
to take ownership of a large-scale, high-value ICT business transformation program. This role is suited to a proven leader who thrives in complex environments, driving critical digital initiatives from design through to delivery.

You will be responsible for building and guiding high-performing teams, managing stakeholders at all levels, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise solutions that directly impact education and frontline services across the Northern Territory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a highly complex ICT business solution project.
  • Oversee solution requirements, procurement, design, configuration, implementation, and transition into steady-state support.
  • Establish and manage governance structures, project planning, risk, and issue resolution.
  • Engage, influence, and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure outcomes align with business priorities.
  • Drive organisational change management and adoption through human-centred design and structured methodologies.
  • Provide clear leadership in areas of probity, compliance, and strategic planning.

Essential Experience

  • 10+ years' experience
    delivering enterprise-scale ICT programs in large, complex environments.
  • Formal qualifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile certifications).
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills across business and vendor stakeholders.
  • Expertise in governance, probity, risk/issue management, and strategic delivery.
  • Demonstrated capability in large-scale organisational change and ICT integration programs.
  • Stakeholder engagement experience, applying negotiation and human-centred design principles.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft tools (SharePoint, MS Suite) and JIRA.
  • Knowledge of IT Service Management frameworks.
  • Previous experience working in government or regulated environments is highly desirable.

Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who is:

  • A confident communicator who can simplify complex concepts.
  • A resilient leader who stays calm under pressure and adapts to shifting priorities.
  • A problem solver who takes accountability and ownership of outcomes.
  • Collaborative, respectful, and committed to integrity and transparency.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Must relocate to Darwin for the duration of the contract
    (remote work not available).
  • National Police Clearance
    (current).
  • Working with Children (Ochre) Card
    (current or in progress).
  • Valid
    working rights in Australia
    .

What's on Offer

  • 12-month contract with potential to extend.
  • Opportunity to lead one of the most significant digital transformation initiatives in the NT.
  • Competitive daily rate package.
  • Work in a high-profile environment with impact at scale.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Nayana Lahoti on or email: and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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