About The Role

The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and finalisation of technical projects, primarily focusing on core IT infrastructure, network architecture, and retail technology deployments. This role requires a broad technical background, exceptional project management skills, and a proven track record in contract negotiation and vendor management, specifically within a retail environment. The ideal candidate transforms business requirements into technical deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

In this role, you will serve as an integral member of the program team, ensuring alignment with the project management methodologies established by Endeavour. You will also foster strong working relationships with business stakeholders and core IT and business leadership teams.

- 12‑month fixed term contract.
- Hybrid working: 3 days in office.
- Location: Sydney or Melbourne.

Responsibilities

- Lead, execute and assist project delivery across a diverse portfolio of technical projects, focusing on critical IT infrastructure and services. Use a unique blend of technical acumen, project management discipline, and strong skills in change management, quality assurance (testing), and business analysis.
- Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders. Maintain a broad and deep understanding of network topologies, data centre operations, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices.
- Assist in the planning and oversight of testing activities, including system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards.
- Oversee all project‑related vendor relationships. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts with external vendors and service providers to ensure favourable terms, adherence to scope, and cost‑effectiveness.




- Drive the successful deployment and integration of technology solutions across a multi‑site hospitality and retail footprint, understanding the unique operational challenges and timelines of these businesses.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, and executive summaries. Proactively identify and manage risks and communicate potential impacts and mitigation strategies to all levels of the organisation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document and validate functional and non‑functional requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications and project tasks.
- Create, monitor and control project budgets, track expenditure and forecast resource needs.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of experience in technical project management, managing large‑scale IT projects.
- Demonstrated experience with core IT infrastructure and networks, including WAN/LAN, Wi‑Fi, Telco services, virtualisation, cloud services (Azure, GCP), EUC, certificate management and data centre technologies.
- Proven expertise in contract management and negotiation, especially with technology vendors and Managed Service Providers.
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Significant experience working within the retail or hospitality sector, managing projects that directly impact operations, customer experience and/or supply chain technology.
- Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

- Experience with Google Workspace.
- Experience with ServiceNow.
- Experience with Planview.

Benefits

- Exclusive discount card for ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Partnerships offer discounts at Woolworths and BIG W.
- Access to free health and wellbeing services.
- Opportunities for learning and development and growth opportunities.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

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📌 Technical Project Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 Endeavour Group
📍 City of Sydney