Senior Project Manager – Internet of Things (IoT)

About us 

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

About the role

 As a Senior Project Manager - IoT, you'll play a pivotal role leading the delivery of projects relating to our IoT devices, ranging from developing and implementing new capabilities to ongoing maintenance and renewals. Our fleet of IoT devices help Sydney Water to manage our environmental obligations, respond to changing conditions in our wastewater system and improve customer outcomes. Our IoT capability and projects sit within the Operational Technology (OT) team at Sydney Water.

Please note: This is a 24 months term role aligned to project funding cycles.

 What You'll Do:

Lead and Mentor: Lead Project teams to success, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture within the team and across the organisation

Deliver Excellence: Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively, adhering to corporate standards.

Manage Multiple Projects: Oversee several projects simultaneously, engaging with numerous stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

Quality Solutions: Deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that provide real business benefits.

Business Cases: Prepare and secure timely approvals for robust business cases.

Financial Management: Oversee project budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial health.

Strategic Planning: Integrate projects into the broader Enterprise portfolio of work.

Resource and Vendor Management: Effectively manage team resources, including vendor resources and deliverables.

Full Managerial Authority: Assemble and lead virtual teams, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to succeed.

Relationship Management: Foster strong, two-way, trusting relationships with your team, enabling them to achieve business goals and reach their full potential.

 Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

 About the candidate

A degree in technology or related sphere. 

Additional training and qualification in project management (Prince2 Certification).

10+ years’ experience successfully project managing technology projects; preferably a background in technology delivery before that. 

Experience building and maintaining high performing project teams

Ability to influence and motivate both project teams and stakeholders

Excellent communication skills through various communication methodologies

High emotional intelligence

Ability to organise and keep to task, even with competing priorities.

 Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Closing date: 24^th June 2025

For more information, or to request an accommodation information, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

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. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

 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.