Project Manager

Brisbane - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

Working as the Project Manager you will lead the organization-wide upgrade of 1300 devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with Microsofts end-of-life timelines and maintaining operational continuity.

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Develop and manage the Windows 11 upgrade project plan including timelines milestones and resource allocation.
Coordinate with internal IT teams and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.
Oversee application compatibility assessments and workarounds for legacy systems.
Manage stakeholder communications providing regular updates on progress risks and mitigation strategies.
Ensure project delivery within the 11-month timeframe before Windows 10 extended support ends in October 2026.
Monitor and report on project performance budget adherence and risk management.

This role will be a maximum-term engagement initially until June 2026.

To learn more the position description can be found on the NHVR Careers site - You

To be successful in this role you will hold a degree level qualification preferably majoring in Business or Information Technology as well as certification in either PMP or PRINCE2.

You will have:

Proven experience managing Windows 11 or similar OS upgrade projects in large-scale environments and strong knowledge of IT infrastructure SOE deployment and enterprise device management.
Experience in government or regulatory environments.
Knowledge of application compatibility testing and remediation strategies.
Excellent project planning coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
Familiarity with risk management and change management frameworks.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

Why join us

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT New South Wales Queensland South Australia Tasmania and Victoria.

We offer-

A competitive salary package from $161808.27 superannuation
Monthly RDO and paid leave over Christmas closure.
Hybrid working environment up to 2 days from home.
Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
Leave loading 17.5%
Wellbeing programs discounted fitness through Fitness Passport Discount health insurance flu vaccine financial programs including discounted banking products finance information sessions.
Salary packaging options including novated lease.
Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
Ongoing training and professional development support
Professional membership

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.

Applications close: 5.00pm 8th December2025 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).

If you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on .

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

We are committed to being an inclusive diverse and flexible workplace where differences are welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experience and abilities.

Required Experience:

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