Senior Project Manager – Outcome Delivery Incentive -ODI

• 12 Month Contract

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager you will be responsible to lead large-scale programs that shape the future of water services. This role will be working on Sydney Water’s Optimising Digital Infrastructure program. This program will deliver a Hybrid Cloud infrastructure hosting solution replacing and consolidating our existing data centres.

On this program you will be responsible for leading multiple streams associated with establishment of the new data centres and the migration of applications and services.

In this role, you will:

• Assign and monitor work while mentoring and coaching Project Managers in applying Sydney Water’s delivery frameworks, including Prince2, the Digital Delivery Platform (DDP), and supporting business processes
• Build and manage high-performing virtual teams of 30+ professionals across multiple projects.
• Ensure clarity of roles for all team members – from SMEs to vendors and project boards.
• Drive delivery of quality, fit-for-purpose solutions aligned to corporate standards.
• Oversee business case preparation, approvals, and financial management (budgets & forecasting).
• Integrate projects into the broader Digital portfolio, ensuring alignment to benefits, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion Sydney Water’s cultural values (Blue Bus & Signature Behaviours).

Experience and Qualifications:

• A degree in technology or related sphere. 
• 10+ years’ experience successfully project managing technology projects.
• Experience with large Data Centre migration programs, including application relocations and associated organisational change management.
• Additional training and qualification in project management (Prince2 Certification).
• Proven experience managing large programs and multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in project governance, financials, and resource management.
• Ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
• Applicants will also be required to undertake AGSVA Baseline security clearance.
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.   
• Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required. 

Closing Date: Sunday 18^th January 2026 11:59pm AEST.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Sunil.Nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.

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