Senior Technical Project Manager

Well established higher education institution looking for a Technical Project Manager

Hybrid working model | Inner South East suburbs VIC | 12 months + possible extensions | $800/day incl super circa

About the organization

You will be part of a research-intensive education institution, known for some significant and lasting discoveries that have delivered impact beyond the academic community.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives across the organisation. This role is responsible for driving multiple projects from planning through to implementation, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business and cyber security objectives.

Working closely with program leaders, technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide strong project leadership, governance oversight, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects deliver sustainable operational and strategic benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent technology projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and strategic goals.
• Define project scope, objectives, resource requirements, schedules, budgets, and key deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance artefacts, status reports, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, track milestones, and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, implementing effective mitigation strategies where required.
• Coordinate technical and business resources to support project delivery and achieve targeted outcomes.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across business and technical teams, fostering collaboration and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including communication, user readiness, training, and transition activities.
• Manage the implementation and handover of project outcomes into operational support teams, ensuring a smooth transition to business-as-usual services.

If you are interested

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