Project Manager – IBM Z / Mainframe (Software Migration Projects)

Project Manager – IBM Z / Mainframe (Software Migration Projects)

• Location: Any city in Australia – must be able to work east coast hours
• Work Arrangement: Onsite / Remote
• Contract: 12 months, extensions expected

 
About the Company:
Our client is a leader in professional services and consulting, providing a wide range of services including strategy, consulting, technology and systems integration, and operations to a range of clients across Government, Financial Services, Utilities and more.  

 
About the Role
They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver critical software migration projects for a financial services client operating on the IBM Z (mainframe) platform. This role will involve managing one or more workstreams within complex programs, ensuring delivery excellence across scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong Project Manager with proven experience leading cross-functional teams in enterprise environments, ideally within mainframe or legacy modernisation programs.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities across one or multiple workstreams for IBM Z software migration projects
• Collaborate with Program Managers to review project proposals, define goals, timelines, funding, and resource allocation
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans across planning, execution, and delivery phases
• Monitor progress and provide regular reporting on status, risks, scope changes, and key challenges to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure alignment between project execution and business/strategic objectives
• Manage stakeholder communications, both internally and with clients, regarding milestones, risks, and delivery updates
• Drive effective governance, including scope control, risk management, and change management
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Support decision-making by providing clear, structured, and actionable insights to leadership

 
Mandatory Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of technical Project Management experience
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional technical teams
• Proven track record of delivering projects across scope, schedule, cost, and contractual commitments
• Experience with project planning, tracking, risk management, and change control
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt in dynamic environments

Preferred Skills (Highly Regarded)

• Experience working with IBM Z (Mainframe) environments
• Familiarity with IBM Z software products
• Background in application development on IBM Z, including languages such as COBOL or PL/I
• Experience in migration or modernisation projects

 
Additional Information

• This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to client sites across the Asia-Pacific region
• Candidates must be flexible to work APAC business hours
• Opportunity for contract extension beyond initial 12 months based on performance and project needs

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact enterprise transformation projects
• Collaborate with global teams and leading clients
• Gain experience in cutting-edge mainframe modernisation initiatives
• Long-term contract potential with a reputable program environment

 
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.

Please call Katrina Gabriel 0489 923 756 for any further information.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks