Senior Project Manager – AI & Microsoft Co-Pilot

Senior Project Manager – AI & Microsoft Co-Pilot

We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to join a prestigious Australian university at the forefront of innovation, working across cutting-edge AI initiatives – with a key focus on rolling out Microsoft Co-Pilot as part of a strategic proof-of-concept. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how AI integrates into university operations, boosting productivity and transforming ways of working.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $1000.00 a Day Inclusive of super.
• Initial 6-Month engagement, with possibility of extension.
• Hybrid working model.
• Exposure to working alongside a well-established Australian Uni.

THE ROLE:

With a key focus on rolling out Microsoft Co-Pilot as part of a strategic proof-of-concept. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape how AI integrates into university operations, boosting productivity and transforming ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of Microsoft Co-Pilot across key areas of the university, driving discovery, planning, implementation, and business change.
• Oversee project governance across a suite of AI initiatives, each leveraging a range of emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic guidance on the shaping, prioritisation, and alignment of AI use cases with university objectives.
• Manage delivery of initiatives from idea to implementation, ensuring change is embedded and sustained.
• Own resource planning, financial forecasting, and status reporting across all AI-related projects.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define scope, articulate clear business outcomes, and develop delivery roadmaps.
• Drive informed decision-making through structured reporting, stakeholder engagement, and visibility of key metrics and milestones.

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:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering enterprise-scale SaaS-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Co-Pilot and understanding of its potential in productivity and AI integration.
• Strong capability in resource planning, budget ownership, and cross-functional delivery management.
• Familiar with AI technology use cases, governance frameworks, and iterative delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage senior stakeholders, and deliver value in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in or exposure to the higher education sector is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of AI platforms and their application within enterprise environments.
• A passion for emerging technology and its intersection with human-centered design and productivity.
• Familiarity with university operations, teaching & learning technologies, or research systems.

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 dmann@welovesalt.com for a confidential discussion.

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

Acknowledgement of Country

Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies.

We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.

Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.