Project Manager – Cloud

Salt; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$140,000 base salary plus super

2-year Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid working model

Job summary

A leading multi-sector university in Melbourne is looking for a capable Project Manager to support the delivery of cloud and application modernisation projects. Ideal candidates will have solid experience working with AWS and/or Azure, and the ability to oversee transition processes for legacy applications. This role offers a competitive salary of $140,000 plus super, a hybrid working model, and the opportunity to contribute to significant IT projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting or delivering cloud-related projects.
• Practical experience working with AWS and/or Azure environments.
• Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of cloud projects.
• Coordinate project planning and scheduling.
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience supporting or delivering IT projects

Exposure to legacy systems

Practical experience with AWS

Using PPM tools

Stakeholder engagement skills

Understanding of Agile delivery approaches

Tools

Jira

PPM tools

Job description

Senior Principal Tech Recruiter - Project Services @ Salt

Project Manager – Cloud

We are seeking a capable and motivated Project Manager to support the delivery of cloud and application modernisation initiatives within a leading higher education organisation. This role is well suited to someone who has hands‑on exposure to transitioning legacy applications and supporting their operation on AWS and/or Azure, and who brings a positive, adaptable mindset to complex environments.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $140,000 base + super
• 2-year Fixed Term Contract, with possibility of extension
• Hybrid working model, 2 days in office.
• Opportunity to grow capability in cloud and enterprise delivery

THE ROLE

• Support and manage end-to-end delivery of cloud and application modernisation projects
• Assist with transitioning legacy applications to run effectively on AWS and/or Azure
• Coordinate project planning, scheduling, dependencies, risks, and issues using PPM tools
• Use Jira to track delivery progress, actions, and milestones
• Work closely with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery
• Support governance, reporting, and compliance with organisational standards
• Contribute to business readiness, change, and adoption activities
• Maintain clear communication across IT, security, and business teams

THE COMPANY

A leading multi‑sector university with more than 90,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work‑relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life‑changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting or delivering IT, cloud, or application‑related projects
• Exposure to legacy systems and an understanding of modernisation or cloud transition concepts
• Practical experience working with AWS and/or Azure environments
• Experience using PPM tools and Jira
• A positive attitude, strong learning mindset, and adaptability in changing environments
• Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches
• Experience in higher education or other large, complex organisations will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Please note: You must have Full Working Rights in Australia and be based in Melbourne.

To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx), or please send through a copy of your latest CV to [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Please note: Only suitable candidates will get a call back for this vacancy.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Education, and Project Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and Higher Education