Project Manager (Defects) - Temporary Opportunity up to 23 months
Transport for NSW · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Government Administration · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Lead the delivery of complex defects and operational projects across the Sydney Metro network while managing scope, risks, and stakeholder relationships. Ensure projects are delivered in line with operational, commercial, and customer objectives through collaborative engagement with internal and external teams.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a proactive project management expert with experience in delivering complex infrastructure, engineering, or operational projects. Candidates must possess strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to navigate challenging environments.
Benefits
Full description
You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.
You’ll have the opportunity to use your expertise in communication, problem-solving, empathy and conflict resolution to help thousands of people every day.
In this role, you'll:
Lead the delivery of complex defects and operational projects across the Sydney Metro network, working collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including engineering, commercial, operations, safety, and delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes. The role is responsible for managing project scope, risks, stakeholder relationships, and governance requirements, while driving practical solutions to complex issues and ensuring projects are delivered in line with operational, commercial, and customer objectives.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
This position is a fixed term postition based in George St, Sydney NSW, ending 30/06/2028. This will require presence on-site as required also.
About you
You are a proactive and solutions focused project management expert with experience delivering complex infrastructure, engineering, asset, or operational projects. You have strong stakeholder management skills and are confident navigating challenging conversations, balancing competing priorities, and influencing outcomes where responsibility, risk, and delivery obligations may be disputed. You will bring strong communication, negotiation, and problem solving skills to build practical customer focused solutions in a complex environment.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 20 August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact JACOB.STOCKMAN2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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