Senior Project Manager, IDAM and MDM

At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World.

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

The Senior Project Manager - IDAM and MDM plays a key role in the Digital Change and Transformation team, supporting large-scale initiatives under the Digital Reimagination Program (DRI).

You'll work closely with delivery teams, Product Managers, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution across MDM streams. This role is ideal for an experienced project manager with a strong background in enterprise data and IT transformation, proven stakeholder engagement skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.

Please note: This is a two year fixed-term role

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IDAM and MDM platform implementation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance requirements and business objective.
• Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, budgets, timelines, risks, issues and resources to achieve on-time and within-scope delivery.
• Maintain project governance structures, (e.g PCB, BDA, Change and Comms Governance Group, Architecture & Integration working groups) and provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, cross-functional teams, IT teams, governance bodies, and external vendors.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and stakeholder communications as the main point of contact for the project.
• Lead and motivate teams and establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendors to ensure successful outcomes and timely delivery
• Collaborate with solution architects, data engineers, and security teams to ensure technical feasibility and compliance.
• Oversee integration of MDM (Informatica) with HCM, Payroll, Finance, and identity systems.

ABOUT YOU

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Informatica MDM.
• Proven experience managing large-scale enterprise transformation projects in IDAM and MDM.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Informatica MDM, and data lake architectures.
• Strong understanding of Program/Project methodologies and experience leading complex and large-scale technology initiatives through all phases of the delivery lifecycle.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across all levels of the organization.
• Project Management Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Demonstrated Ability to manage budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and resources effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong Communication Skills, both written and verbal, with experience in executive reporting and governance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2025