Senior Project Manager

ELMO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Birthday leave / YOU day

Learning & Development

Social clubs

Mental Health / EAP

Job summary

ELMO Software Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a complex cross‑functional initiative, reporting to the VP, Corporate Strategic Initiatives. You will step into an existing project, take ownership and drive on‑time outcomes.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong governance and delivery discipline, and the ability to work across business, technical and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Seasoned PM with end-to-end project delivery experience.
• Hands-on, structured and delivery-focused.
• Senior-level with minimal direction.
• Able to manage pace and ambiguity.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience with HR, payroll, SaaS or ERP replacements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an existing project and build momentum.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones and critical paths.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Coordinate business, technical and operational stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and ensure commitments are delivered.
• Lead workshops, project forums and working sessions.
• Provide clear, concise and actionable project reporting.
• Apply Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches.
• Maintain governance and delivery discipline.

Skills

Senior PM

Delivery-focused

Stakeholder management

Hybrid delivery

Job description

Job Category: Program & Project Management

Who we are…

Founded in 2002, ELMO Software is the trusted provider of HR technology solutions to 2,000+ mid-sized organisations and more than one million end users across Australia and New Zealand.With a comprehensive suite of ISO-certified solutions that span the full employee lifecycle, ELMO Software is designed to scale as organisations grow. Flexible and configurable, ELMO’s one-stop HRIS fits to your specific needs and workflows.Through powerful technology, automation, data and analytics, ELMO Software empowers HR professionals to play an integral role in company decision making.

Life & Culture...

At ELMO you will be joining an epic team with the opportunity to make a big impact. We foster an authentic, collaborative, fun working environment and being an ELMOnian means you're part of an amazing team that will push you to grow, support you with challenges and allow you to shine. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary
• Birthday leave, YOU day each year, as well as connecting people leave (up to 2weeks working from anywhere)
• Inhouse Learning and Development initiatives
• ELMO Social and Diversity clubs
• Mental Health/EAP programs
• Flare Benefits (great discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice)

Our values:

• Reimagine What's Possible- We believe innovation is human at its core. By staying open, fearless, and adaptive, we continuously push boundaries - while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
• Obsess over Customers– Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers.
• Help Others Thrive- Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive.
• Be Fearlessly Optimistic- We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge, as we know it will drive meaningful change.

Please note: Our internal Talent Acquisition team has got this covered, we’re not open to using an agency for this role.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Strategic Initiatives, you’ll lead the delivery of this project. We’relookingforanexperienced,hands-onSeniorProjectManagerwhocanstepintoanexistingproject,takeownershipanddeliverontime.

You’llbringenergy,urgencyandarealdoermindset,operatingconfidentlyataseniorleveltoturnplansintoprogress.Someonewhocanwearmultiplehats(ifandwhenrequired)inordertodriveoutcomeswithaleanteam.

You’llleadthiscomplex,cross-functionalprojectinamatrixenvironment,bringingstructure,paceandclaritytodelivery.

You’ll be responsible for:

Taking ownership of an existing project and building immediate delivery momentum

Developing and managing integrated project plans, milestones and critical paths

Managing scope, timelines, budgets, quality, risks, issues, actions and dependencies

Coordinating business, technical and operational stakeholders

Driving accountability and ensuring commitments are delivered

Leading workshops, project forums and working sessions

Resolving blockers and escalating decisions when required

Providing clear, concise and actionable project reporting

Translating complex information for different stakeholder audiences

Applying the right Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approach

Maintaining strong governance and delivery discipline throughout the project

Desired Skills and Experience

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager who is:

• Experienced in delivering complex projects end to end
• Hands-on, structured and highly delivery-focused
• Comfortable operating at a senior level with minimal direction
• Energised by pace, ambiguity and getting things done
• Strong in stakeholder management and project communication
• Confident working across business and technical teams
• Commercially aware and skilled at balancing pace, quality and risk
• Experienced in HR, payroll, SaaS environments or experienced in replacing or implementing an enterprise or ERP system
• Calm, resilient and effective in a matrix environment

If you’re a senior project leader who can step into an existing project, take charge and deliver, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of the team shaping the future of work at ELMO!

ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team - a commitment reflected in our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As the first software company in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 Certification, we’re passionate about responsible, secure and safe AI. Key to this role is an awareness of data privacy and security, as you’ll be working with sensitive employee data in accordance with our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our interview process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know at any stage of your application or screening.