Digital Project Manager

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. 

What will you be doing?

Manage the delivery of one or more concurrent Digital projects within the People and Corporate Portfolio, primarily focused on SAP platform-based initiatives.

Your role will involve:

Project planning: Plan out the required tasks that need to be completed along a timeline.

Collaborative Delivery: Work with multiple delivery teams (technical, quality, business, procurement) in order to deliver various outcomes in support of the project.

Budgeting: Compile project budgets, track against the approved financial plan and provide monthly financial forecasts for remaining project delivery.

Stakeholder engagement: Work with project stakeholders to secure project decisions, communicate project status and keep stakeholders informed.

Resource Planning: Ensure the correct resources are planned and assigned to deliver the required outcomes.

Business Case Development: Compile and secure approval for Business Cases, required to capture the key facets / parameters of a project.

Leadership: Ensure project team members remain motivated, on task and effective. Making sure the project is heading in the right direction to achieve the business benefits.

Schedule management: Ensure the project is schedule is defined and approved. Manage, update and communicate the schedule as the project progresses.

Change Control: Identify when the project goes out of approved boundaries (primarily time, cost, quality), and communicate with Leadership.

Risk and Issue Management: Identify, capture and manage any risks / issues associated with delivering projects.

Status Reporting: Monitor progress and regularly reporting back to key stakeholders.

 About you

The Project Manager is accountable for the execution of project management processes for one or more projects. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates who have:

Effective leadership, coordination, and team building skills.

Effective negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and presentation skills.

Demonstrated experience managing and successfully delivery of technology projects.

Driven, self-starter who takes ownership, knows how to make things happen, and is not afraid to challenge where necessary.

Knowledge and/or experience in different project delivery approaches, including waterfall, SAP Activate, Scrum & SaFE and Iterative/Incremental.

Knowledge of current best practice in the delivery of IT solutions, project management methodologies and their application to IT projects.

A degree in technology or related discipline is desirable.

A qualification in project management (PRINCE2 Certification / PMI Certification) is desirable.

 Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. The minimum starting Salary Range for this role is AU$160K (inclusive super)

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. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing date: 16^th May 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.