Project Manager (based in Darwin, NT)

Job Description

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at NCS Australia This role is a 12 month+ contract based in Darwin, NT. You'll need to be willing to relocate there for duration of the contract. We are NCS Australia! We have brought together Australia’s best tech talent, working as one to harness technology and advance our communities, to make the extraordinary happen. We're proud of our rich history of partnering with our clients to develop end to end digital technology solutions to accelerate their transformation and innovation journey. For over 40+ years our diverse global teams have delivered large-scale, mission-critical, multi-platform projects to governments and enterprises. Job Description As an IT Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of critical initiatives. You will engage with stakeholders to conduct feasibility and implementation planning studies, ensuring that proposed solutions align with strategic goals. With a meticulous approach to project management, you will prepare and maintain comprehensive project plans, updating them as needed to reflect changes throughout the project lifecycle. A key part of your responsibilities will be identifying and managing risks, addressing issues, and maintaining project schedules to ensure smooth execution. You will also be accountable for delivering accurate and high-quality progress reports and documentation, providing clear visibility into project status for stakeholders and team members alike. Your role will include creating essential deliverables such as Feasibility Studies, Business Cases, and detailed Project Plans, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. By managing your assigned tasks with precision and ensuring minimal rework, you will maintain momentum and efficiency across your projects while providing regular updates to keep everyone informed. Qualifications Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or similar role. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT infrastructure. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Trello). Experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master). Additional Information NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth. NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. Work rights and background checks: To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr