Project Manager

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 ryan.atack@talentinternational.com