IT Project Manager

Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure so we can support our airline partners to grow, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.

Over the coming decade we will expand T1 International, and build new domestic terminal facilities, a parallel runway, two multi-storey carparks and our first airport hotel. This will deliver one airport for the people of Western Australia which will host all flight services in a central location giving passengers a seamless, world-class travel experience.

The Perth Airport estate is spread over 2100 hectares and has developed a $1.5 billion portfolio of existing industrial premises and significant vacant land holdings.

We service a truly diverse community and play an important role in strengthening cultural, family and social bonds while supporting business, tourism and leisure travel.

Our team are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic IT Project Manager.

What you'll do:

As an IT Project Manager, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology initiatives that drive real business value. You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously—balancing scope, time, and budget—while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

From planning and stakeholder engagement to risk mitigation and change management, you’ll be the driving force behind successful outcomes. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure seamless transitions from project delivery to operational handover.

Your role will also involve driving procurement of goods and services , ensuring project compliance with cyber security standards, and budgeting, forecasting and financial management of projects. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll document lessons learned, champion process enhancements, and ensure all project artefacts are maintained to a high standard.

About you:

You’re a confident and organised project leader with a passion for delivering technology solutions that make a difference. You’ll bring:

·      A recognised qualification in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, AIPM, or equivalent).

·      A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering both software and infrastructure projects

·      Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams and manage vendor relationships effectively.

·      A structured and analytical mindset, with the ability to manage risk, budgets, and timelines across multiple projects.

·      Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative and approachable style.

·      A proactive attitude towards change, with experience in leading projects with an organisational change management component

·      Familiarity with Microsoft Project and

·      A strong understanding of cyber security considerations in project delivery.

·      A commitment to professionalism, integrity, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

About Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities and a modern approach to work/life integration. Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.

Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. At PAPL we place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch.