Project Manager

JBS Australia is part of the world’s largest protein company, renowned for producing high-quality beef, poultry, pork, and lamb products for customers globally. With an extensive network of advanced production facilities and feedlots, JBS is committed to sustainability, rural infrastructure, and increasing education access within the communities it operates. The company also leads major Australian brands, including Primo Foods and Andrews Meat Industries, while driving innovation and excellence in the FMCG/manufacturing sector.

Overview

The IT Project Manager within the IT PMO at JBS Australia is a critical role responsible for delivering high-impact projects that align with business objectives and drive operational excellence. This role requires a skilled project management professional with a minimum of seven years of experience, a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, and a commitment to contributing to the culture, values, and success of the PMO team.

About the role

• Partner with the Head of PMO to identify, prioritise and deliver projects aligned to strategic objectives
• Own end-to-end delivery: planning, scheduling, resourcing, execution and benefits realisation
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative, supportive delivery culture
• Manage senior stakeholder expectations and communicate status, risks and decisions clearly
• Drive risk, issue and change management with practical mitigation plansManage budgets and ensure financial accountability across project delivery
• Maintain PMO governance, quality standards and disciplined project controlsContribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements

What you'll bring

• 7–10+ years’ experience delivering complex, large-scale projects (ideally within FMCG/manufacturing)
• PMP certification (essential) Agile/Lean/Six Sigma certifications highly regarded
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred)
• Strong capability across delivery methods (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and project governance
• Advanced proficiency with project tooling (MS Project, SharePoint, Visio and MS Office)
• Demonstrated leadership—able to motivate teams, influence outcomes and remove blockers
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to senior leaders
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Alignment to JBS values: humility, ownership, determination, discipline, availability, sincerity and simplicity

Why Us

• Access to discounted protein products 
• Access to retail discounts including private health insurance