Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager – Transformation

Term: Full-time hybrid contract until July 2026

I’m looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a complex, multi-workstream programme establishing a new entity in the water services industry. This role is critical to ensuring operational readiness by July 2026.

What you’ll do:

  • Drive structured planning, scheduling, and delivery across diverse workstreams.
  • Manage risks, issues, and interdependencies with disciplined controls.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and governance teams for seamless integration.
  • Provide high-quality reporting and hands-on leadership to keep momentum.

What you’ll bring:

  • Proven experience in large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.
  • Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, MSP).
  • Advanced scheduling and reporting skills (MS Project, Smartsheet).
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
  • Experience with Billing and HR Payroll
  • Service outsourcing.
  • Local government, infrastructure, or water sector experience.
  • You’ll need to be a doer, someone who can quickly delve into the detail and is able to pivot as things evolve.

Interested: Apply now if this is your next challenging gig, with your cover letter and CV.

Vacancy number: 131347

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