IT Project Manager – 18 Month Contract | Systems Implementation ESSENTIAL | Work from Home

This role is not for generalist project managers.

We’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with proven, hands-on systems implementation expertise to lead high-impact transformation work across the organisation. If you’ve delivered complex system rollouts end-to-end and know what it takes to make them stick—this is your role.

With full work-from-home flexibility and the opportunity to lead critical programs of work, this is a contract where your impact will be immediate and visible.

About the Role

You’ll sit within a dynamic Transformation Office, leading the delivery of complex IT projects and contributing to broader programs of work. Your focus will be on end-to-end systems implementation, ensuring solutions are delivered, embedded, and delivering real business value.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Implementation (Core Focus – Must Have Experience)

• Lead end-to-end IT systems implementations from scoping through to go-live and optimisation
• Drive delivery across enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, HRIS or similar)
• Ensure successful system adoption through strong change and stakeholder engagement
• Identify risks, dependencies, and integration challenges across systems

Project & Program Delivery

• Manage full project lifecycle including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
• Contribute to and manage cross-functional Programs of Work (POW)
• Ensure alignment to organisational strategy and transformation priorities
• Deliver strong governance, reporting, and performance tracking

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with senior leaders, business units, and project stakeholders
• Influence decision-making through insights and expertise
• Manage vendors, suppliers, and delivery partners to ensure outcomes are met

Benefits Realisation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive value capture, benefits realisation, and measurable outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and delivery frameworks
• Support organisational capability uplift in project and change delivery

Leadership & Capability Building

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to project teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to building a high-performing PMO and project delivery capability

 About

• Proven experience delivering IT systems implementations is essential
• Minimum 5+ years managing complex IT projects or programs
• Strong experience across enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end delivery—not just phases
• Confident working across multiple projects or programs of work
• Strong stakeholder engagement across senior leadership levels
• Experience managing vendors and third-party delivery
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or equivalent experience

 Why You’ll Want This Role

• Work from home flexibility – no commute, more control
• High-impact role delivering real systems transformation
• Work within a strategic Transformation Office environment
• Exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and senior stakeholders
• A role where your systems expertise is genuinely valued and relied on
• Opportunity to influence, lead, and leave a lasting impact

Applications close on 21/4/26. (We reserve the right to close this position earlier.