Project Manager

About the Role

Project Manager | 12-month contract At Dentons, we are transforming the way we deliver technology services to support the world's largest law firm. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of technology projects within an Agile PMO environment.

This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with business leaders, Partners, technical teams and vendors to deliver projects that drive business value and improve the way we work. Projects may span Infrastructure & Cloud, Networks, Cybersecurity, Databases, enterprise applications and business transformation initiatives.

This includes implementations and performance improvement across platforms such as iManage, Elite 3E, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI and Agentic technologies including Microsoft Copilot.

Acting as the bridge between business and technology, you will work across multiple teams to manage project governance and ensure initiatives are delivered within agreed parameters while supporting a diverse technology landscape, including cloud-based solutions (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects using Agile project delivery principles.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance, milestones and key deliverables, and drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learnt.
• Produce high-quality project documentation, governance artefacts and executive reporting.
• Collaborate across business stakeholders, technical teams and external vendors.
• Generate project performance reports for leadership, stakeholder and teams Support benefits realisation and ensure project outcomes align with organisational objectives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:  Minimum 5 years' project delivery experience, including at least 3 years in Agile environments. Agile project management certification (AgilePM, SAFe or PRINCE2 Agile). Experience within legal, financial services or other regulated environments.

Exposure to enterprise applications across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, networks and business applications, such as iManage, Elite 3E, Power BI, Microsoft 365 and Azure Knowledge of ITIL, cloud platforms, information security or emerging technologies such as AI is highly regarded. Strong project governance, planning, budgeting and risk management capability.

Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to manage competing priorities. Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps.  Why Dentons Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.

We offer:  Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis) Salary sacrificing and novated leases 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service Additional leave options Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups) Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance Exclusive retailer discounts Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land Learning & Development opportunities Generous health and wellbeing programs Agile and flexible working for all Social and diversity networks providing year-round events Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice.

It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email. Agency Submissions Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team.

Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.