Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

The Details

We have over 6,500 people across our global offices, and generate an annual revenue of over $1.49 billion, this makes us one of Australasia's largest professional IT services companies. We have extensive expertise in operating data centres, providing IT services, software engineering and application management, as well as payroll and customer service design and operations. With this comes a long list of significant clients Datacom is committed to hiring, developing and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are local at heart, yet world-class in capability.

About the Role

The Division’s Project Delivery team consists of Programme Managers, Project Managers and Scrum Masters who are responsible for leading and guiding our teams to deliver the expected business value.

We are looking for permanent team members to add experienced capacity to our growing Project Delivery team.

Responsibilities

As a Datacom Senior Project Manager your role isn’t just to run projects successfully, on time and on budget, but also to enhance our reputation with our customers, to deliver ongoing value, to innovate and lead and to manage and mentor your delivery team every day.

Our Project Managers have the most diverse skillsets in our delivery teams and have most impact on how our customers view us as a service provider. We lead our teams holistically, way beyond the bounds of mechanical project management.

About you

The Senior Project Manager should have background or experience in the following areas:

• A university degree in a related field, or relevant work experience
• Agile or Project Management qualification(s)
• Over 5 years of experience running software projects
• Knowledge and experience of project delivery methodologies especially Agile
• Knowledge and experience with project delivery software and tools
• Experience in team management/mentoring
• Strong technical background
• Strong financial capability
• Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written)
• Experience in people management, strategic planning, risk, dependency, change and customer management
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget

Why Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported. 

If you would like to know more and this sounds like you. Please apply online today!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Trading and Investment Manager who can lead a team while being hands-on with trading across Social, Search, and Programmatic media. This role requires a combination of tactical expertise in campaign execution and strategic thinking, particularly in driving margin and profitability management. You will manage digital media investments and oversee a team of three traders, ensuring that every campaign not only meets performance KPIs but also delivers strong commercial outcomes. This position suits someone who is ready to progress toward a Head of Trading and Investment role in the future, with a clear focus on commercial optimisation and team leadership.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Oversee and actively manage digital trading across key platforms (Social, Search, Programmatic) to ensure optimal media investment, profitability, and campaign performance.
• Lead a team of three digital traders, focusing on professional development and the implementation of best practices.  
• Develop and execute digital trading strategies that align with both client objectives and internal profitability targets.
• Negotiate with media suppliers to secure the best pricing, added value, and ensure margins are optimised for agency profitability.
• Analyse and optimise campaigns based on performance data to maximize return on investment (ROI) and contribution to agency margin.
• Innovate within the trading function by adopting new tools, platforms, and processes to maintain a competitive edge while enhancing profitability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and analytics to continuously improve trading outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with media owners, platforms, and vendors to ensure advantageous deals that benefit client outcomes and agency margins.
• Provide detailed reports and insights on campaign performance, investment outcomes, and profitability to senior leadership and clients.
• Collaborate with the broader trading and investment teams to influence agency-wide strategies, particularly focusing on digital media’s contribution to overall profitability.

Skills and experience required for this job are:

• Proven experience in digital media trading (Social, Search, and Programmatic).
• Leadership ability, developing and managing teams in a high-performance environment.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with expertise in optimising media investments to achieve both performance and profitability goals.
• Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting complex data in a clear and actionable manner.
• Forward-thinking, with a passion for leveraging new tools and strategies to improve trading efficiency and profitability.
• Ambition to grow into a senior leadership role, with a clear focus on the financial success of the agency.

Preferred experience:

• 2+ years’ experience working in an agency environment, managing multiple accounts while ensuring campaign profitability.
• Familiarity with media trading platforms, programmatic technologies, and tools that support margin optimisation.
• A track record of delivering cost-efficient media buys that enhance both client outcomes and agency profitability.

We offer:

• A collaborative, innovative work environment that encourages creativity and growth.
• Opportunities to work with high-profile clients and cutting-edge media technologies.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A supportive team that values your contributions and invests in your success.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work arrangements.