Project Manager Jobs in Melbourne

Senior Project Manager with Retail Domain

The Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of large and complex technology projects across retail, integration, infrastructure and enterprise platforms. The role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and agreed scope, while maintaining strong governance, stakeholder alignment and operational stability. Key Roles and Responsibilities Project Delivery • Manage technology projects from initiation through delivery and transition to operations. • Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, dependencies and success measures. • Develop and maintain project plans, business cases and delivery roadmaps. • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with agreed business outcomes. • Coordinate activities across Product, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Business and Operations teams. • Support effective transition of completed solutions into operational support. Governance, Risk and Reporting • Establish and maintain effective project governance and decision-making processes. • Identify, track and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and delivery constraints. • Define and report project KPIs, milestones, quality measures and success criteria. • Provide clear status, financial, risk and delivery updates to stakeholders and steering committees. • Ensure compliance with organisational security, risk, safety and project governance requirements. • Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and reporting. Stakeholder and Vendor Management • Engage and influence senior business and technology stakeholders. • Communicate the project vision, strategy, roadmap, progress and risks clearly. • Build effective relationships with internal teams, external suppliers and delivery partners. • Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve delivery conflicts proactively. • Oversee supplier performance, contracts, statements of work and service commitments. • Maintain appropriate governance for suppliers providing engineering and testing capabilities. Financial and Resource Management • Manage approved project budgets and maintain strong financial control. • Monitor project expenditure, forecasts, funding and resource utilisation. • Manage procurement requirements, vendor contracts, licences and maintenance commitments. • Ensure the project has appropriate resources and capabilities to meet delivery milestones. • Coordinate project supply and capacity requirements across internal teams and external partners. • Lead and guide cross-functional project teams, including teams outside the role’s direct reporting line. • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, priorities and accountability. • Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and effective team communication. • Coach and support project team members to improve delivery performance. • Create a positive, inclusive and high-performing project environment. Required Experience • Minimum 8 years of IT project management experience. • Demonstrated experience delivering large and complex technology projects. • Experience working in Agile, hybrid and structured project delivery environments. • Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and dependencies. • Strong experience working with senior stakeholders, external vendors and cross- functional teams. • Experience delivering infrastructure, integration or enterprise platform initiatives. • Exposure to platforms and environments such as cloud, Salesforce, SAP or similar enterprise technologies. • Experience managing supplier contracts and operational transition activities. • Retail industry experience is highly desirable. Skills and Capabilities• Strong project planning and delivery management skills. • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills. • Sound financial, commercial, vendor and contract management capability. • Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and quality measurement. • Ability to lead teams and deliver outcomes without direct authority. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to communicate complex technology matters in clear business language. • Results-focused, proactive and comfortable working in a complex delivery envir

Project Manager - Business-Focused

Join a leading banking organisation and play a key role in driving strategic transformation initiatives across the business. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of business-critical projects within a highly visible transformation portfolio. This role is ideally suited to a Project Manager who enjoys working at the intersection of business, stakeholders, and delivery teams, rather than being deeply technical. Working closely with senior business leaders, external partners, and internal delivery teams, you will be responsible for driving initiatives from planning through to implementation, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives. You will also be supported by an experienced Project Manager within the team. About the Role This is a business-focused Project Manager position where strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills are critical. While you will work alongside technology teams and require an understanding of how systems, platforms, and business processes connect, this is not a hands-on technical role. Coding, infrastructure, architecture, or deep technical expertise are not required. A significant component of the role involves working with external banking partners, making exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills essential. The successful candidate will be comfortable navigating commercial discussions, reviewing agreements, asking the right questions, and managing partner relationships to achieve successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic business and transformation initiatives. * Manage project planning, timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications. * Engage and collaborate with senior business stakeholders, executives, and external partners. * Drive outcomes across multiple business and technology teams. * Facilitate discussions, workshops, and decision-making forums. * Support governance and reporting activities, ensuring transparency and alignment. * Identify and manage project risks while proactively implementing mitigation strategies. * Ensure initiatives deliver measurable business value and positive customer outcomes. About You You are an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering complex business change and transformation programs within large organisations. You will bring: * Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills. * Experience managing relationships with external vendors, partners, or third-party organisations. * Commercial acumen and the ability to confidently navigate contractual or agreement-based discussions. * The ability to operate between strategic planning and delivery execution. * Experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. * An understanding of technology and digital delivery environments without needing deep technical expertise. * Financial services or banking experience highly regarded. * Exposure to governance frameworks and committee reporting would be advantageous. If you're a relationship-driven Project Manager who thrives in stakeholder-rich environments and enjoys delivering business-focused transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

Project Manager

Make it yours Experience the excitement of building your project management career in our evolving construction company where people and performance make amazing things happen. Who We Are We're Unyte, a team of problem solvers that have seen it all and conquered the lot, delivering construction projects across the country as a principal contractor and supporting partner. With a history stretching back decades, we focus on tailored solutions and reliable delivery in complex project environments, with one of the nation’s largest fleet of plant and operators. Backed by the resources of Symal, a national construction group, we’re breaking new ground with limitless capability. The role: As Project Manager, you’ll oversee and manage all aspects of civil construction projects—from pre-planning through to completion—ensuring safe, high-quality delivery on time and within budget. You’ll coordinate resources, lead and support project teams, manage stakeholders, and make sure client expectations are consistently met. Your everyday: * Lead end-to-end project delivery, including planning, resourcing, budgeting and reporting. * Manage tender support activities including methodology, staging/traffic planning, risk and opportunity identification, and handover to delivery teams. * Coordinate plant, assets and personnel to keep projects productive, compliant and on program. * Drive program management through look-ahead planning, procurement scheduling and stakeholder coordination. * Own commercial outcomes and HSEQ performance—cost tracking, procurement compliance, quality assurance, risk management and safety leadership. Who are you? * 5+ years’ experience managing civil construction projects, with a track record on complex, large-scale work. * Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management (or similar) is preferred. * Strong capability in scheduling, budgeting, resource management and contractor/supplier coordination. * A safety-first leader with strong knowledge of construction processes, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements. * Excellent communication skills and confidence using project management tools and MS Office (Microsoft Project experience is advantageous). A career with us At Unyte, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours. * Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career. * Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress. * Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it. * Stay social: People are the core of Unyte. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people. Diversity of thought fuels our progress Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra — helping you build a future where you belong. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Senior Project Manager, Docklands

From $40/yr

About Us At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers. About The Role As a Senior Project manager in the Transformation Delivery Hub to accelerate delivery of projects and programs , by leading strategically significant or business critical delivery and strengthening project management capability, standards and assurance across broader delivery community. Role Type: Secondment Role Location: Hiring for multiple locations Work Hours: Full time (40 Hours/week) What will your day look like? As a Senior Project Manager , you are accountable for: * Lead highly complex, strategic, cross-functional or multi-stream projects with significant organisational impact. * Establish the overall delivery strategy and governance architecture. * Integrate multiple workstreams, suppliers, business units and delivery disciplines. * Own project-level financial, schedule, risk and dependency outcomes. * Anticipate systemic delivery risks and establish preventative interventions. * Navigate material scope, investment, resource and delivery trade-offs. * Influence executive stakeholders and decision-making forums. * Ensure strategic objectives remain connected to executable delivery outcomes. * Lead major recovery or remediation where delivery is materially challenged. * Establish quality and assurance expectations across the project. * Coach PMs and lift project-management capability. What will you bring? To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following: * Strategic project leadership * Complex programme-style integration * Advanced financial management * Delivery-risk leadership * Executive influencing * Strategic stakeholder management * Complex dependency management * Delivery assurance * Commercial/vendor leadership * Organisational navigation * Decision-making under ambiguity * Programme-management experience * Portfolio-management exposure * Regulatory transformation experience * Advanced commercial negotiation * Benefits governance * Operating-model transformation * Risk and controls expertise You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you. So why join us? From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive. But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career. We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more. At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods. To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 126461 . Your Career at ANZ (AU) Our purpose is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. That's why we strive to create a balanced, sustainable economy in which everyone can take part and build a better life. By helping people make the most of what they have, we transform ideas, hard work and ambition into reality. Career development means different things to different people. It may simply mean developing a skill, broadening your experience by moving sideways or stretching yourself by moving to a different business. How you manage and develop your career is up to you. ANZ is committed to helping you do this by providing you with the support, tools and resources you need to take the next big step in your career, towards even bigger things in the future. We work flexibly at ANZ and encourage you to talk to us about how this role can be flexible for you and any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. The ANZ Enterprise Agreement 2023 will apply except in certain circumstances for internal applicants. ANZ will advise further if a different enterprise agreement applies. Job Posting End Date 06/11/2026, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)

Client-Side Project Manager (Construction)

From $10/yr

A Role Tailored for Impact Client-Side Project Manager - Construction Industry We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with 5+ years delivering complex infrastructure or maritime projects, ideally within operational, live or high-compliance environments. This is not a junior stepping-stone role — it is suited to someone confident operating at a senior level with autonomy and authority. Empowerment and Growth Join us, and you’ll find a career path carved just for you, with opportunities to grow as vast as the projects you’ll manage. With autonomy and flexibility, you’ll steer the helm of time, budget, and quality, ensuring our clients’ dreams rise from the ground up. And don’t worry, our team’s got your back—support is our foundation. Your Daily Blueprint * Project Planning: Lead full lifecycle project planning, including feasibility, authority approvals, stakeholder alignment and design management across complex infrastructure or maritime environments. * Team Leadership: Provide senior leadership across consultants, contractors and specialist stakeholders, ensuring compliance within live, operational or high-risk sites * Operational Excellence: Drive procurement strategy, contract negotiation, risk allocation and commercial performance across multiple concurrent projects. * Financial Management: Manage multi-million-dollar project budgets, forecasting, variations and commercial risk. * Quality Assurance: Lead compliance reviews, regulatory engagement and site governance inspections. * Client Delight: Act as trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic direction and confident decision-making. Your New Professional Home Based in Melbourne, you’ll enjoy the agility of a small business with the reach of a big one. At SwitchCo, you’ll experience career-defining moments that are as unique as you are. Compensation We offer a competitive salary range that reflects your expertise and experience. Benefits are designed to support your well-being and future. Realities of the Role This is a senior delivery role. It requires sound judgement, commercial maturity and the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure. You will be trusted to operate autonomously and represent SwitchCo at a senior level with clients and contractors. Your Toolkit for Success * Experience: + 5+ years delivering construction or infrastructure projects end-to-end (7–10 years preferred). + Demonstrated experience delivering complex, high-value or high-risk projects in maritime, fuel, civil or infrastructure environments. + Experience operating within live, operational, secure or regulated environments. + Proven ability to manage scope, programme, budget and quality across multiple concurrent projects. + Track record of leading consultants and contractors on projects of significant scale or complexity. * Education: A degree in building, engineering, or project management is a plus. * Independence: Own your projects with confidence from day one. * Engagement: Be an independent thinker, passionate learner, and quality-driven achiever. Join the People-First Revolution at SwitchCo At SwitchCo, we don’t just build projects; we build futures. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we’re looking for a Project Manager who’s ready to embrace our People First approach. If you’re someone who sets high standards for yourself and thrives in a harmonious and caring environment, even when the going gets tough, we’re looking for you. The SwitchCo Way - A Path Paved with Trust and Excellence * Partnerships Built on Trust: Transparency and honesty are our guiding stars. * Fearless Project Delivery: We tackle projects head-on, guided by our core values. * Ownership of Outcomes: Accountability is our promise, in success and learning. * Petroleum Expertise: Our authority in petroleum projects sets us apart. Our Core Values - The Compass of Our Culture * We Really Care: Our passion for our work extends to our colleagues, projects, stakeholders, and the environment. * We Challenge: We’re not just post-box PMs; we ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo. * Integrity is Everything: Under pressure or in calm seas, our integrity is our reputation. Drive the Bus with Us Are you tired of being a passenger? At SwitchCo, we’re all about taking control and steering towards success. If you’re ready to take the wheel and drive the outcomes, we’re ready to welcome you aboard. The Foundation of Our Success - Our Services At SwitchCo, we’re not just a team; we’re pioneers in: * Client-Side Project and Programme Management: Steering visions to reality. * Fuel System Design and Documentation: Crafting systems that power progress. * Dangerous Goods Consultation: Ensuring safety and compliance in every project. Our Sectors Of Mastery Include * Retail Fuel: Fuelling the journey of countless travellers. * Infrastructure and Ground Remediation: Rebuilding and restoring with precision. * Maritime \& Port Infrastructure: Delivering works within operational marine environments, live assets and complex stakeholder interfaces * Dangerous Goods: Handling complexity with care. * Facilities Management: Overseeing operations with a keen eye for detail. From the energy that powers wind farms to the precision required for service stations, our prowess in Commercial Construction is unmatched, transcending industry boundaries. The Recruitment Voyage Your Path To Joining The SwitchCo Team Is Meticulously Designed To Ensure a Mutual Fit. Here’s How Our Journey Begins * Initial Submission: Start your journey with us by submitting your CV through our careers page. * Psychometric Exploration: Following your application, you’ll be invited to complete a psychometric assessment via Talogy. This step is crucial, as we consider the assessment results before reviewing CVs. * Shortlist Advancement: If shortlisted, you can expect a phone call and potentially an invitation for an interview with our leadership team. Our process is designed to connect us with the best candidates efficiently and effectively. This structured process is our compass, guiding us swiftly to professionals who resonate with our ethos and can navigate the challenges ahead with skill and dedication. Review and Reflect Before you hit ‘send’, ensure your application mirrors the passion and precision we seek. We’re building more than structures; we’re building a community of excellence. We Await Your Initiative Your application is more than a formality; it’s the beginning of a conversation about growth, impact, and the future. We’re excited to hear from you and look forward to the possibility of you driving the bus alongside us. Final Note Please include your salary expectations, excluding superannuation, in your application. We aim to match our offer with your expertise and ensure our expectations align to make the most of our time together.