At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead an exciting tech project to successful delivery and operational handover.
- Company: Join Hamilton Island, a vibrant workplace focused on creating amazing experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, collaborative environment, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a project and drive meaningful technology outcomes for diverse operations.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in managing IT projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 123300 - 150700 $ per year.
Take ownership of an in-flight technology project and drive it through to successful delivery. Hamilton Island is seeking a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager to join our IT team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, based in St Leonards, Sydney. With the project already underway, we’re looking for someone who can quickly understand its current position, take ownership of the delivery plan and keep implementation moving. You’ll bring practical leadership, clear accountability and a strong focus on achieving milestones and business outcomes.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Drive delivery – take an active project through implementation and operational handover
- Make an impact – deliver technology outcomes that support Hamilton Island’s diverse operations
- Work collaboratively – bring together business stakeholders, technical specialists and vendors
- Sydney-based opportunity – join our St Leonards office on a 12-month fixed-term contract
Your role
Reporting to the Director of Program Delivery, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of an in-flight project, managing timelines, budgets, resources and dependencies. Your immediate focus will be to understand progress, validate the remaining delivery plan and resolve issues that could affect implementation. You’ll keep teams accountable for commitments, escalate decisions promptly and ensure the business is ready for a successful transition into operations.
Where you’ll make an impact
- Take ownership of the existing project plan, confirming milestones, outstanding deliverables and delivery priorities
- Drive day-to-day execution across business teams, IT specialists and vendors
- Identify and remove blockers, manage dependencies and address risks before they affect delivery
- Hold internal teams and vendors accountable for agreed timelines and outcomes
- Maintain control of scope, budget and resources, assessing changes against delivery commitments
- Provide clear, accurate reporting on progress, issues and decisions required
- Coordinate testing, business readiness, implementation and operational handover
- Maintain appropriate governance, quality, security and compliance throughout delivery
What we’re looking for
You’re a hands-on project manager who takes ownership and follows through. You can step into an established project, quickly build credibility and turn delivery challenges into clear actions. You’re comfortable having direct conversations, managing competing priorities and keeping stakeholders focused on what needs to happen next.
To be successful, you’ll need
- Demonstrated experience taking over in-flight IT or transformation projects and driving them to completion
- A strong track record of delivering against agreed milestones, budgets and business outcomes
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing vendor performance
- Strong planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence managing risks, dependencies, scope changes and delivery issues
- Experience overseeing testing, implementation and transition into business operations
- A practical approach to governance, with clear reporting and timely escalation
About Hamilton Island
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community. Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work. A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember.
Senior Project Manager in Sydney employer: Hamilton Island Enterprises
Hamilton Island Enterprises is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the vibrant financial sector of one of Australia’s most iconic tourism destinations. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, exclusive perks like a free on-site gym and discounts on health insurance, and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers while enjoying the stunning surroundings of St Leonards, Sydney.
Contact Details:
Hamilton Island Enterprises Recruitment Team
