Kinetic IT

Senior Project Manager

Kinetic IT Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees

Oct 07
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Australia
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead complex technology projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery within time and budget constraints. They will also manage project plans, financial forecasts, and stakeholder relationships while mentoring teams and promoting continuous improvement.

What they look for

Project management IT infrastructure Governance Risk management Financial management Stakeholder engagement Budgeting Forecasting Analytical skills Problem solving Decision making Communication Presentation skills Multivendor environment Outsourcing Leadership

Requirements

Candidates must have proven success in delivering large, complex IT infrastructure projects and possess strong expertise in project governance and risk management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels are essential for this role.

Benefits

Formal training Mentoring Vendor exam support Communities of practice Development reviews Internal career marketplace Hybrid work options Flexible hours Social events Cultural celebrations Health and wellness resources Employee assistance program Employee discounts platform Discounted gym membership

Full description

About The Role

At Kinetic IT, we're seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of complex technology projects for our customer.

In this role, you'll drive successful project outcomes across a large scale and diverse technology environment, partnering with senior stakeholders and leading high performing teams to deliver value, manage risk, and achieve strategic objectives. You will play a key role in fostering strong client relationships while mentoring project teams and contributing to continuous improvement across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Support presales activities, including requirements traceability, Statement of Work (SOW) ensuring deliverability, and facilitation among stakeholder as required.
  • Lead large and complex projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
  • Manage project plans, schedules, resources, financial forecasts, risks and dependencies.
  • Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams.
  • Facilitate workshops, governance forums and planning sessions to drive alignment and outcomes.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to project teams while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Deliver clear project reporting, executive updates and insights to support informed decision making.
  • Promote continuous improvement across project and delivery teams.

What you’ll bring to the table:

  • Proven success delivering large, complex IT infrastructure projects.
  • Strong expertise in project delivery, governance, risk management and financial management.
  • Stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasts, commercial outcomes and scope changes.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making capability.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience working in a multivendor/outsourcing environment
  • Project Management Qualification such as PMP, Prince2 or similar advantageous
  • Existing AGSVA Baseline Clearance (preferred) or ability to hold and maintain clearance

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities.

For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with some of Australia’s most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

At Kinetic IT, we’re driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact.

With over 1,500 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch – helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond.

We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you’re safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We’re proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

  • Growth-focused culture – Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
  • Advance your career – Access new roles via our internal ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ careers hub.
  • Flex your work – Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
  • Celebrate together – Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
  • Wellbeing matters – Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
  • Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

How To Apply

Work with us as we bring technology to life. Apply today or send your CV direct to careers@kineticit.com.au.

You can learn more about our culture and crew online at https://kineticit.com.au/work-with-us/careers-at-kit/.

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