Project Manager

Jobtailor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Melbourne seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead initiatives from initiation to delivery, shaping plans, budgets, and success metrics. You will drive adoption of PM methodologies across units and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You will influence stakeholders, manage risks, and align projects with strategic objectives while delivering measurable business value in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and embed project methodologies across functions.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and delivery frameworks.
• Drive adoption of project management methodologies and best practices across business units.
• Influence change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all business levels.
• Align project goals with broader business objectives.
• Support forward planning and strategic initiatives enabling future growth.
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• Monitor performance and ensure projects deliver measurable business value.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Continuous Improvement

Education

Project Management Certifications

Tools

Project Planning

Budget Management

Risk Mitigation

Performance Monitoring

Process Improvement

Job description

• Lead projects from initiation through successful completion
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and delivery frameworks
• Drive adoption of project management methodologies and best practices across business units
• Influence change and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all business levels
• Align project goals with broader business objectives
• Support forward planning and strategic initiatives enabling future growth
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Monitor performance and ensure projects deliver measurable business value

Requirements

• Proven experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, lead change initiatives, and embed project management methodologies across diverse business functions
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong focus on execution
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Experience managing competing priorities and navigating change
• Relevant Project Management qualifications or certifications highly regarded

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including developing project plans, timelines, and budgets while driving adoption of methodologies across business units. Capable of leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and implementing process improvements to deliver measurable business value.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Continuous Improvement

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Budget Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Performance Monitoring
• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Proactive Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Qualifications
• Project Management Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Business Objectives
• Change Initiatives
• Continuous Improvement Culture
• Fast-Paced Environment
• Delivery Frameworks