Principal Project Manager

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Job Title: Principal Project Manager

Location: Brisbane / Perth

Employment Type: Regular full-time hybrid work arrangement

The job

As part of AVEVA Australia Software Services Delivery and PMO organization the Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of large-scale software service delivery projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale software delivery projects.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional technical teams including client acceptance testing.

• Review high-level deliverables and manage project scope assessing requirement changes and their impact on budget and timelines.

• Implement consistent project management methodologies and quality assurance procedures in line with PMO policies.

• Monitor and mitigate risks across projects ensuring timely escalation when necessary.

• Manage client expectations and maintain strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Participate project key activities lead / host project milestones such as kick off meeting user acceptance test at customer site when required (mainly within Pacific region)

• Oversee project financials including revenue recognition invoicing receivables and procurement strategies.

• Track project progress using appropriate tools and prepare clear activity and progress reports.

• Forecast cost revenue and utilization across projects.

• Identify and capitalize on add-on sales opportunities and support the sales team with proposals demos and client training.

• Capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain visibility through professional networks.

Essential requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in software or IT service delivery.

• Proven experience managing complex multi-country multi-site projects including global rollouts.

• Strong understanding of IT integration MES KPI dashboards SCADA systems preferred.

• Sound background from industry such as minging Oil & Gas manufacturing is added advantage.

• Proficiency in project financials and ERP systems (Oracle/SAP preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMP PRINCE2 or Agile/Scrum highly desirable.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with proficiency in English.

• Strong internal / external leadership stakeholder management organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage projects under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.

• Proficient in MS Office MS Project Visio and Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Desired skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

• Analytical skills for financial and performance metrics.

• Problem-solving and decision-making using root cause analysis.

• Interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and team cohesion.

Services at AVEVA

Our dynamic global team of 700 engineers developers consultants solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting-edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVAs solutions. If youre analytical pragmatic and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector our team is the perfect place for you.

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AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.