Senior Manager, Projects (SAP Finance Projects) (temporary opportunity up to 9 months)

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You’re ready to play an essential role behind the scenes by providing vital support, ensuring seamless project execution, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation.

In This Role, You'Ll:

Working as part of the Finance, Technology & Commercial Division within PMO & Enablement, you will oversee an SAP based project to automate reconciliation financial processes across the cluster.
You will lead the end-to-end development of project proposals and concept designs, including benefits realization planning and project risk assessments, across multiple SAP financial module projects. You will oversee delivery processes and ensure smooth transition to operations, driving successful outcomes at each stage.

While not directly managing technical teams, you will be responsible for coordinating and influencing cross-functional stakeholders and technical resources to ensure timely and effective project delivery.
In addition, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors, promoting continuous improvement in project planning, development, execution, and delivery practices.

This position is for approx a nine month duration until the 30/06/25 Your home base will be at Macquarie Park with Hybrid work arrangements. Wednesday is your current team’s office anchor day.

For more information on this position and business unit,  view the role description and information pack.

About You

Your skills and experience as a Senior Project or Program Manager will enable you to excel in delivering successful projects. You will bring proven experience in managing SAP financial module implementations, S/4 Hana is desirable. you will also have a strong track record of working at the Executive level, with the ability to both influence and present confidently to senior stakeholders.

While Agile project management methodology is preferred, it is not essential. You are a pragmatic, solution-focused thinker with expert stakeholder management skills and the ability to lead, influence, and motivate highly skilled technical teams who indirectly report to you, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to scope.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join Us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team’s home base location with remote days. 

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 10th October 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact TRISH.SMITH@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

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