Senior Project Manager – PPM

Senior Project Manager – PPM

Are you a seasoned Senior Project Manager with a track record of delivering enterprise-grade system replacements and implementations across complex environments? We are seeking a driven and experienced professional to lead a high-impact project within a respected Australian university.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $950.00 a day + GST
• Initial 6-Month engagement, with possibility of extension.
• Hybrid working model.
• Exposure to working alongside a well-established Australian Uni.

THE ROLE:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of major enterprise system implementations (PPM, ERP, or CRM).
• Oversee RFP and vendor selection processes, including evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding of system integrators.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure alignment with internal governance, scope, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT, Finance, and business units to ensure successful delivery and user adoption.
• Support integration of PPM tools with ERP and BI systems.
• Champion change management activities including stakeholder engagement, user training, and adoption planning.
• Provide hands-on project planning using leading tools such as Planview, MS Project Online, Clarity, ServiceNow PPM, or Smartsheet.
• Maintain strong governance practices and reporting aligned with project portfolio management frameworks.

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 delivering enterprise-scale system projects within complex environments (preferably in higher education).
• Strong understanding of project portfolio management (PPM) principles and governance.
• Skilled in managing RFP and procurement processes, with strong vendor negotiation experience.
• Experience integrating PPM tools with ERP/Finance or BI platforms.
• Demonstrated change management expertise and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting capabilities.
• Comfortable working both autonomously and within large matrixed organisations.
• Formal project management certification: PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM (desirable).
• Change management certification such as Prosci (highly regarded).
• Previous experience in an Australian tertiary institution (highly desirable).
• Hands-on experience with tools such as:
  Planview, Clarity, MS Project Online, ServiceNow PPM, Smartsheet.

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.