Senior Project Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About VU At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan : Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About the Role As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of strategic and complex projects within Victoria University’s Digital and Campus Services Department. Managing projects from feasibility to final implementation, you will ensure alignment with the University’s strategic objectives while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Leading the end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Managing project risks, governance, and compliance while ensuring best practices in project execution. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business representatives, academics, students, vendors, and external partners. Overseeing project budgets, reporting on progress, and ensuring financial accountability. Preparing high-quality project reports, governance papers, and stakeholder presentations. Providing leadership, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to project teams. Driving continuous improvement and innovation in project management methodologies. Qualifications You are an experienced project management professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-value, complex projects in large organisations. Your strong relationship management skills enable you to engage with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making, and foster effective collaborations. You possess exceptional problem‑solving skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to navigate competing priorities. Your expertise in project management methodologies, risk mitigation, and financial oversight ensures that projects meet quality standards and strategic objectives. INCE2 or Agile Framework qualifications, along with experience in IT infrastructure or software development projects, will be highly regarded. Salary HEP 9 $128,446 – $133,636 per annum + 17% employer superannuation Employment Type Full‑time - Fixed Term (2 Years) Hours 36.75 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Location Footscray Park Campus How To Apply A cover letter Your curriculum vitae/resume Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration Applications will close Sunday 7 December at 5pm. This advert may earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. Why Join VU VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family‑friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well‑being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage. Our Commitment to Protecting Country Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at or call . #J-18808-Ljbffr