Senior Project Manager

About the role 

We are seeking an Infrastructure Senior Project Manager to join our friendly team on a permanent basis. We’re looking for someone with proven experience delivering infrastructure projects such as IP Telephony, Network, Service Management, Identity Management, Contact Centre, or Data Centre initiatives.

This role will suit a Project Manager who is passionate about partnering closely with customers and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Supporting, driving and delivering end-to-end medium to large, infrastructure-based projects. 
• Building productive customer and service provider relationships.
• Utilising MS Project and similar project tools.
• Working effectively with industry partners and third-party ICT suppliers.
• Managing relevant issues, risks and changes within the project
• Planning, scheduling and controlling, Implementing and directing the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the client’s objectives.
• Understanding of project management methodologies – Prince 2/Agile/PMBOK

Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage projects end‑to‑end, ensuring clear definition, thorough documentation, and successful delivery of all project stages.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor realistic project and quality plans, providing accurate and timely updates to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Consult closely with stakeholders to ensure objectives, requirements, and expectations are fully understood and met at each phase of the project.
• Maintain consistent communication with project team members, proactively identifying risks or issues and recommending effective solutions.
• Provide strong leadership to the project team, addressing performance concerns promptly and keeping delivery on track.
• Promote open, transparent communication between stakeholders, using feedback to support continuous improvement and future changes across services, products, and systems.
• To succeed in this role, you will bring exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of a complex organisation.

Application Process

Given the urgency of this role, we will shortlist candidates daily as of Tuesday 10th of March. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.

About us

NEC has a century-long history of innovation and for over 50 years in Australia, NEC has built a sophisticated technology and anything-as-a-service company which brings together the best technology and the smartest people driving customer service excellence. With a major focus on Public Safety, we deliver a complete portfolio of ICT solutions and services to large enterprise, small business and government customers. We are shaping the most efficient businesses and creating a safer society by solving tomorrow’s technology challenges.

Come work with us:

At NEC, we offer an outstanding working environment, fantastic corporate culture and an excellent track record of internal promotions along with continuous learning and development opportunities. We place great emphasis on our staff satisfaction, and you will enjoy a wide range of benefits such as;

• Flexible work options, 
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, 
• NEC Partner Product Discounts, 
• Access to great discounts at many retail providers, 
• Health and wellbeing program and much more.

NEC is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.