Project Manager (Application & Data Centre Transition)
Location: Sydney (Norwest)
Job Type: 12-18-month contract
Salary: 1000 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

Our client is a leader in the energy and critical infrastructure sector, and they are undergoing a significant digital transformation to modernise its IT operations and support a rapidly evolving energy landscape. This includes:

• Expansion of renewable energy capacity and network connections
• Data centre consolidation and infrastructure modernisation
• Implementation of advanced real-time operational systems
• Strengthening of cyber security and IT governance frameworks

This role is critical to ensuring that core systems and applications are transitioned smoothly into a new or consolidated data centre environment, supporting operational resilience and compliance.

The Role:

Seeking a seasoned Project Manager to deliver a major application migration as part of a broader infrastructure uplift. This is a high-visibility, business-critical initiative that requires strong coordination across technical teams, business units, and third-party providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of application and system migrations across legacy and modern platforms into a new data centre
• Coordinate with infrastructure, application, cyber security, and enterprise architecture teams
• Manage relationships with external vendors and relevant stakeholders, ensuring regulatory alignment
• Ensure strong governance across risk, change management, and system reliability
• Oversee detailed migration planning, testing, and go-live execution with minimal business disruption
• Align project outcomes with security, compliance, and operational requirements for critical infrastructure

Key Experience & Skills:

• Proven success in delivering complex application and infrastructure migration projects
• Deep knowledge of data centre environments, IT architecture, and enterprise application landscapes
• Experience working in regulated sectors such as energy, utilities, critical infrastructure, or government
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, ITIL, and cyber security or critical infrastructure protection standards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for managing diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and competing priorities in large-scale projects

Preferred Qualifications & Exposure:

• Experience in organisations aligned with national infrastructure, utilities, or energy markets
• Exposure to projects involving energy generators, transmission operators, or renewable energy developers
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)
• Knowledge of hybrid environments, cloud migration, or disaster recovery planning

How to Apply

Apply now for a chat or send your resume to [email protected]