Conduent

Senior Project Manager

Conduent Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Business Consulting and Services · 10,001+ employees

5 h ago
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional initiatives by planning, executing, and delivering complex technical projects. They are responsible for managing project scope, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

What they look for

Project Management Cross-functional Leadership Software Development Lifecycle Strategic Planning Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Management Technical Project Delivery Communication Organizational Skills IT Systems Integration Resource Management Dependency Management Retrospective Facilitation

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with a master's degree preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management and a strong technical background in IT systems are required.

Full description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic outcomes across engineering, product, and business teams. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical project, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive end-to-end project management for large-scale initiatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
  • Develop detailed project plans, manage schedules, and track progress against milestones.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Facilitate effective communication across teams and leadership, providing regular updates and status reports.
  • Manage dependencies across multiple teams and ensure alignment on priorities and resources.
  • Lead retrospective processes to capture learnings and improve future execution.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, integration of complex IT systems
  • Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in delivering IT systems.
  • Project Management certification is highly desirable.
  • Over 10 years of proven experience in project and project management.

Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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