PKI Project Manager (public key infrastructure)

Aurec Group · Deakin, Canberra ACT · 4 weeks ago

Project Manager | Federal Government

Join a high-impact, critical modernisation initiative delivering secure enterprise-grade cryptographic capabilities within a secure Defence environment.
Drive cross-functional teams across technical and business streams to replace legacy systems with modern, resilient identity and security solutions.

Translate Requirements: Convert complex technical requirements into actionable delivery plans that align business objectives with high-assurance security outcomes.
Drive Delivery & Scope: Lead cross-functional teams through design, testing, and deployment phases while managing scope, schedules, and critical interdependencies.
Coordinate Tranches: Oversee delivery across multiple capability tranches (CTs) to ensure seamless transitions to new enterprise identity solutions.
Risk & Governance: Proactively manage delivery risks, compliance, and dependencies to align with overarching strategic program goals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Provide clear, structured updates to technical teams, executive leadership, and key government stakeholders to maintain transparent alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:

Technical Toolkit: Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), certificate-based authentication, and enterprise secure identity management frameworks.
Experience: Proven track record leading the delivery of enterprise-grade security and cryptographic solutions, ideally within Defence ICT environments or classified information domains.
Core Capabilities: Exceptional cross-functional leadership, dependency management, and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to executive stakeholders.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current NV1 security clearance (with willingness to upgrade to NV2) or preferably hold an active NV2 security clearance. Candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements supported).

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