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.