Senior Project Manager

  • Australia
  • Greater Geelong
  • Contract
  • Geelong/WFH hybrid | ASAP start

Are you a strategic thinker and seasoned project delivery expert ready to lead complex, high-impact initiatives? This respected government body is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive transformative programs that directly support the organisation’s broader strategic vision.

In this dynamic and influential role, you will partner with executives, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of multiple complex projects-from inception through to completion. You’ll bring a mix of strategic insight, delivery expertise, and exceptional leadership to shape outcomes that benefit both the organisation and the wider community.

Key activities

  • Provide project management expertise to the development and implementation of multiple projects within a program of work and/or projects of a complex nature.
  • Deliver project outcomes that meet strategic business objectives using various methodologies such as waterfall, Agile and hybrid.
  • Contribute to the formation of strategic papers and project business cases.
  • Manage program governance, approaches, delivery plans, communication and reporting to the Director, Project Delivery, Working Parties and Steering Committees.
  • Identify, develop and implement communication and engagement strategies with internal and external stakeholders at an executive and senior management level to inform, influence, integrate input and achieve project outcomes.
  • Anticipate risks and problems and develop and implement strategies to manage, mitigate and resolve expected and unexpected events and issues.
  • Identify, develop, lead and maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Manage and provide clear direction and guidance to a cross functional project team, including creating, managing and monitoring project accountabilities and daily workflow.

Skills and experience

  • Minimum 5-10 years of senior project management experience
  • A proven track record of delivering large-scale business transformation projects.
  • A strong understanding of project governance, scope management, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
  • Experience writing and approving business cases in the Victorian Public Sector.
  • Previous experience in procurement processes.
  • A collaborative leadership style and ability to guide cross-functional teams to success.
  • PRINCE2 and/or Agile certification (both highly regarded).
  • Experience working on large people impact projects, ideally in the Vic state gov or highly regulated businesses would also be beneficial.

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Dylan Tasker on 0480 804 929 for a confidential discussion.

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