21st July, 2026
Senior Technology Project Manager – Publishing Transformation
Surry Hills | Hybrid | 12-month contract
Step into a pivotal role driving one of the most significant technology transformations in Australian media.
A large media company is looking for an exceptional Senior Technology Project Manager to spearhead a critical workstream in an enterprise-scale program. You'll lead the technical delivery of a best-in-breed Planning and Authoring platform, replacing legacy systems with modern, story‐centric workflows that publish seamlessly across digital, social, and print—rolling out across more than thirty newsrooms.
This is more than a delivery role. It demands a commercially savvy leader with genuine emotional intelligence—someone who can read the room, unite editorial, operations, and technology leaders around a shared direction, and champion cultural change while still hitting the numbers on time and on budget.
What you'll be doing:
- Driving the technical rollout of the platform from early design through staggered deployment across 30+ newsrooms
- Partnering directly with top‐tier SaaS media vendors, holding them to rigorous governance and delivery standards
- Navigating a complex organisational matrix—aligning editorial, ops, and tech stakeholders around a digital‐first culture
- Overseeing data migrations, security protocols, and transition architecture as legacy systems are retired
- Owning critical path, scope, budget, and risk across the workstream from initiation to implementation
What you'll bring:
- 10+ years leading complex, multi-workstream transformation projects
- Deep experience with digital platforms, SaaS, and enterprise systems integration
- A proven track record managing top‐tier technology vendors — media/publishing domain experience highly regarded
- Strong grasp of digital publishing, content workflows, and what modern newsrooms need to thrive
- Disciplined program governance, with runs on the board delivering platform replacements and phased legacy migrations
Senior Project Manager employer: Pathway Search
Join a pioneering team at the forefront of high-performance computing, where you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Nvidia hardware and advanced networking technologies. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and professional growth, providing you with unique access to large-scale GPU infrastructures and the chance to partner with industry leaders. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the tech landscape.
