Project Manager
ACS (Australian Computer Society)
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
About ACS
ACS is Australia’s leading professional association for the technology community, representing around 50,000 members across industry, government, and education. Established more than 50 years ago, ACS is a member-led not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing Australia’s technology sector. Our mission is to power Australia’s technological brilliance, supporting the delivery of government services, enhancing education, and driving innovation and productivity across businesses.
Why Join ACS?
When you join ACS, you’re joining a team of forward-thinking professionals who are committed to driving the future of Australia’s digital economy. Our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds are not just valued but are integral to our culture of innovation and excellence. We foster a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, and every team member plays a crucial role in making a real impact.
Rewards And Benefits
We’re currently seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of business and strategic projects that help realise ACS’s strategic vision. This role is fixed term for 12 months with the opportunity to become permanent in the future.
In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of high-impact internal projects, from initiation through execution and benefit realisation. You’ll work across the business to coordinate resources, manage risks, and keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
This is a collaborative leadership role, not one with direct reports, but one where your influence, coaching, and communication skills will empower others to succeed. You’ll support and guide Project Sponsors and Owners, team leaders, and change specialists to deliver real results.
Key Responsibilities
You’re a confident, outcome-oriented project professional who thrives in collaborative environments. You can balance structure and flexibility, manage complexity, and communicate with clarity. Most importantly, you have a passion for enabling teams and stakeholders to succeed.
You’ll Bring
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ACS is Australia’s leading professional association for the technology community, representing around 50,000 members across industry, government, and education. Established more than 50 years ago, ACS is a member-led not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing Australia’s technology sector. Our mission is to power Australia’s technological brilliance, supporting the delivery of government services, enhancing education, and driving innovation and productivity across businesses.
Why Join ACS?
When you join ACS, you’re joining a team of forward-thinking professionals who are committed to driving the future of Australia’s digital economy. Our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds are not just valued but are integral to our culture of innovation and excellence. We foster a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, and every team member plays a crucial role in making a real impact.
Rewards And Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work – Work from home and in collaborative spaces.
- Extra leave benefits – Additional gifted days annually including a recharge day, and two floating holidays.
- Ongoing learning – SkillsSoft access, MySFIA assessments, and an annual training allowance.
- Engaging culture – In-office activities, social events, and a supportive team environment.
- Free ACS Membership – Access to exclusive professional development and networking.
- Financial & wellbeing support – NFP salary packaging and a confidential EAP.
- Family-friendly policies – Inclusive leave policies for parents and caregivers.
We’re currently seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of business and strategic projects that help realise ACS’s strategic vision. This role is fixed term for 12 months with the opportunity to become permanent in the future.
In this role, you will lead the planning and delivery of high-impact internal projects, from initiation through execution and benefit realisation. You’ll work across the business to coordinate resources, manage risks, and keep stakeholders aligned and informed.
This is a collaborative leadership role, not one with direct reports, but one where your influence, coaching, and communication skills will empower others to succeed. You’ll support and guide Project Sponsors and Owners, team leaders, and change specialists to deliver real results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, objectives, resourcing, and timelines
- Manage budgets, forecasts, risks, and interdependencies across multiple teams and platforms
- Facilitate collaboration and alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Drive progress through structured project governance, status reporting, and risk management
- Lead daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and stakeholder updates
- Coordinate vendor and partner contributions, contracts, and deliverables
- Integrate change management activities into project plans
- Support the adoption of new systems or processes through training, communication, and engagement
- Continuously identify improvement opportunities and contribute to operational excellence
You’re a confident, outcome-oriented project professional who thrives in collaborative environments. You can balance structure and flexibility, manage complexity, and communicate with clarity. Most importantly, you have a passion for enabling teams and stakeholders to succeed.
You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, business or a related field
- Proven experience delivering projects end-to-end, ideally in professional services or a member-based organisation
- Familiarity with project methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, or Agile/Scrum
- Strong budgeting, risk management, and scheduling skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
- A collaborative approach to coaching and influencing without formal authority
- Experience working on digital transformation, operational improvement or change projects
- Exposure to not-for-profit, education, or membership-based organisations (desirable)
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