Senior Cyber Security Project Manager (OT)

Job title : Senior Cyber Security Project Manager (OT)
Location : Queensland
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1573118
The role: 
Our client’s ICT Delivery team manages a substantial portfolio of ICT projects, focusing on implementing operational technologies, transforming core technology platforms, and overseeing an annual investment of up to $40 million.
 
As the Senior Cyber Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and delivering multiple projects across the Cyber Security, Network, and Operational Technology domains.
 
Key Accountabilities: 
  • Plan and execute projects to meet agreed budgets, schedules, and quality requirements, tracking and reporting on progress in alignment with our client’s Project Management Framework.
  • Apply project and change management disciplines, processes, and tools to identify, design, and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for each project.
  • Quickly identify and assess key stakeholders, gather technical, functional, and business requirements, and define objectives and benefits for each initiative.
  • Develop comprehensive business cases that outline high-level strategies, budgets, timelines, technology stacks, and preferred vendor selections for presentation to the client’s leadership team. Monitor and report on project delivery status, producing required documentation.
  • Manage the procurement of individuals, resources, and suppliers needed to achieve project objectives, ensuring compliance with the client’s policies.
  • Facilitate effective two-way engagement and deliver clear, transparent communication to key stakeholder groups throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work collaboratively with other business units and project teams to manage interdependencies and ensure projects deliver optimal business benefits at the right time.
  • Foster a continuous improvement mindset by refining delivery methodologies, tools, and artefacts.
  • Manage vendor and third-party relationships to ensure project delivery aligns with agreed contracts and tender agreements.
  • Positively represent and embody the values and behaviors of our client, supporting the successful delivery of their services.
Technical Skills:
  • Proven experience in delivering projects within the Cyber Security, Network, and Operational Technology domains.
  • Strong technical knowledge of key cyber concepts, including IT/OT segregation and Zero Trust networks.
  • Deep understanding of the planning and effort required to pilot, test, and seamlessly transition users and data between custom-built and commercial off-the-shelf systems.
  • Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to navigate ambiguity while demonstrating resilience, perseverance, and tenacity.
  • Skilled at seamlessly shifting between strategic vision and detailed tactical work plans.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience: 
  • Degree qualifications in Information Technology or equivalent
  • Experience running projects in asset intensive industries
  • 7+ years’ experience in IT project management
  • Project Management Qualification, PMP, Prince2 or similar
  • ITIL or ITSM Certification preferred
If you're interested in applying, please submit your updated CV along with a cover letter detailing how your skills align with the role requirements.