ICT Project Manager

Job Description

Position Overview:

AI Talent is a fast-growing force in the ICT sector, specialising in cutting-edge AI solutions that help organisations stay competitive in an evolving digital world. We're looking for a seasoned and outcome-focused Senior ICT Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex, end-to-end ICT projects, with a particular focus on AI initiatives. This leadership role involves managing cross-functional teams, driving strategic outcomes, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven history of delivering large-scale projects, hands-on experience with AI-focused implementations, and the ability to thrive in dynamic, innovation-led environments.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Lead and manage a team of project managers, ensuring effective collaboration, resource allocation, and overall project coordination within AI Talent

Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies tailored to AI-driven solutions

Stakeholder Management: Engage and communicate with project stakeholders, including clients, executives, team members, and external vendors, to ensure alignment, transparency, and informed decision-making throughout the AI project lifecycle

Risk Management: Identify potential risks specific to AI projects and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Monitor risk exposure and adjust plans as needed to minimise disruption

Project Execution: Oversee day-to-day execution of AI projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, and financial parameters. Resolve project-specific issues promptly to maintain momentum

Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet high-quality standards and stakeholder expectations, conducting regular evaluations and applying corrective actions where necessary

Communication: Drive clear, structured communication across AI Talent teams and stakeholders. Deliver status updates, reports, and presentations to senior leadership as required

Change Management: Manage changes in project scope, objectives, and timelines. Evaluate and communicate potential impacts to ensure continuity and stakeholder buy-in

Lessons Learned: Conduct detailed post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and best practices. Use insights to continuously improve project delivery processes in the AI space

Team Development: Provide coaching, mentorship, and feedback to project team members. Foster a collaborative, learning-focused culture and support professional development within AI Talent

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree highly regarded

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Senior ICT Project Manager, with a proven ability to lead and deliver complex, large-scale projects in the AI domain

Strong command of project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies tailored to AI projects

Exceptional leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire, coordinate, and guide multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organisational levels

Solid foundation in risk management, change management, and quality assurance within tech-focused environments

Strategic and analytical thinking with a proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving

Comfortable working in high-pressure, fast-moving settings with multiple concurrent projects

Proficiency in widely used project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Confluence)

Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (Scrum Master, SAFe) are highly desirable

Join AI Talent's dynamic team and contribute to the successful delivery of transformative AI projects that accelerate business innovation and growth.

Permanent Residents (PR) and Australian Citizens are eligible to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 to $120,000 per year + Super

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney NSW 2000