Senior Project Manager - Transformation

Talenza; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Strong commitment to personal development and learning

Job summary

A values-based organization in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Manager for a large-scale transformation program. The role involves leading interdependent workstreams, managing budgets up to $10m, and coordinating teams of 5-10 staff. Candidates should have proven experience in similar roles, ideally with a background in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. An attractive salary of $150,000 - $160,000 plus super, along with a commitment to professional development, makes this opportunity particularly appealing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple workstreams as part of a large-scale transformation.
• Strong budget management capability across complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading mixed delivery teams of 5-10 people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple interdependent workstreams within a large transformation program.
• Manage budgets across complex streams of work, up to $10m.
• Drive end-to-end project governance, planning, risk, and dependency management.

Skills

Budget management

Leading teams

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Formal Project Management qualifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Talenza is partnering with a values-based organisation delivering essential services across complex and diverse service lines. With a strong focus on purpose, community impact, and long-term sustainability, the organisation is undertaking a significant enterprise-wide transformation to uplift capability, improve service outcomes, and modernise ways of working.

About the Role

This is a senior business-led Project Manager role, responsible for driving a large-scale transformation program spanning multiple workstreams. While not a technical role, successful candidates will have hands-on experience delivering major transformations that include technology uplifts, operating within complex organisational environments.

You will lead delivery across people, process, and technology change, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to ensure outcomes are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to organisational values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver multiple interdependent workstreams within a large transformation program
• Manage budgets across complex streams of work, up to $10m
• Build, lead, and motivate delivery teams of 5-10 staff, including internal resources and vendors
• Drive end-to-end project governance, planning, risk, and dependency management
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across varied service lines to align outcomes and manage change
• Navigate complex organisational environments with competing priorities and stakeholders

Key Selection Criteria

• Proven experience managing multiple workstreams as part of a large-scale transformation
• Strong budget management capability across complex programs (up to ~$10m)
• Demonstrated experience leading mixed delivery teams (internal and vendor, 5-10 people)
• Extensive Project Management experience within complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Exposure to both Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches
• Formal Project Management qualifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) highly regarded but not essential
• $150,000 - $160,000 + super
• 12 + month fixed-term contract offering stability and meaningful delivery
• On-site parking
• Strong commitment to personal development and learning