Project Manager – Windows 11 Upgrade

Location: Brisbane, QLD

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale Windows 11 Upgrade Program within a major Queensland Government agency. This role will oversee the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of a complex ICT transformation initiative spanning metropolitan and regional service locations.

As the Project Manager – Windows 11 Upgrade, you will take responsibility for ensuring hardware and software readiness, managing change and training activities, and coordinating deployment and transition activities in line with government ICT standards. You will work closely with Digital Services and IT teams, business stakeholders, and key vendors to ensure a seamless transition to the new operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver the Windows 11 upgrade project plan in alignment with Queensland Government ICT project management frameworks.

• Lead cross-functional teams in hardware readiness, software compatibility testing, application packaging, and deployment planning.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure delivery within agreed scope, timelines, and budgets.

• Engage and collaborate with business units, ICT teams, vendors, and change management specialists.

• Coordinate pilot rollouts and enterprise-wide deployments using Intune, Configuration Manager (SCCM), or equivalent tools.

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

• Provide high-quality project reporting and updates to governance bodies and steering committees.

• Support user readiness, communication, and training initiatives to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption.

• Manage project closure, including documentation, evaluation, and lessons learned.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading ICT infrastructure or operating system upgrade projects in large enterprise or government environments.

• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating environments.

• Proven experience managing vendors, contracts, and technical delivery teams.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across technical and business domains.

• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements, including patch management, Secure Score, and CIS compliance.

• Familiarity with Intune architecture, hybrid environments, and endpoint management.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

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

• Microsoft certifications in Windows administration or system management.

• Experience with Intune, SCCM, and modern endpoint management tools.

• Understanding of Queensland Government ICT frameworks and governance processes.

If you’re an experienced ICT Project Manager with a proven record delivering enterprise-scale operating system or infrastructure upgrade programs, this is a great opportunity to lead a critical modernisation initiative in a collaborative, high-impact government environment.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anna Reyes on + 617 3709 7456 or email areyes@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.