M27 - Project Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager (II) to drive the end-to-end delivery of digital products, systems and transformation initiatives. You will work with multidisciplinary teams comprising business stakeholders, engineers, designers, architects and vendors to deliver impactful outcomes for government agencies and citizens.

As a Project Manager (II), you will independently manage projects of moderate complexity, navigate ambiguity, build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure successful project delivery from inception to implementation.

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.