Project Manager Windows 11 Upgrade

• Location: Brisbane, Queensland
• Type: Contract
• Job #18076

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Windows 11 Upgrade to lead the delivery of a large-scale operating system transformation across a complex enterprise environment. This role will oversee the end-to-end planning, coordination, and implementation of the department’s upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11, ensuring a smooth and secure transition in line with organisational standards and government frameworks. You’ll be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, coordinating readiness activities, and driving deployment success across both metropolitan and regional sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a department-wide Windows 11 upgrade project, ensuring alignment with ICT project management and governance frameworks.

• Oversee hardware and software readiness, application compatibility testing, and deployment execution using Intune, Configuration Manager, or equivalent tools.

• Manage project risks, dependencies, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

• Engage with business units, ICT teams, vendors, and change managers to ensure coordinated and efficient rollout.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, and asset management standards.

• Prepare and present detailed project reports and updates to governance boards and steering committees.

• Support user readiness, communications, and training activities to drive adoption and minimise disruption.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale ICT infrastructure or operating system upgrade projects within enterprise or government settings.

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 environments, including deployment and configuration.

• Knowledge of Intune architecture, hybrid environments, and endpoint management solutions.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (e.g., patching, SecureScore remediation, CIS Benchmarks).

• Experience developing and implementing change management and communication plans for organisation-wide rollouts.

• Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities, with excellent communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to deliver projects in line with established government ICT governance and reporting frameworks.

Desirable

• Qualifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile).

• Microsoft certifications in Windows administration or system management.

• Hands-on experience with software deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, Intune).

• Understanding of Queensland Government ICT policies and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact George via email at gwright@exclaim-it.com.au. We would be happy to provide additional information and assist with the application process.