Senior Project Manager

• $186k package includes 12% super.
• Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray office.
• Lead enterprise-wide technology transformation projects.
• Close to public transport and on-site parking available (subject to availability)

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn mor

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Join GWW on this 12-month fixed-term full-time contract!

Are you an experienced project leader who thrives on delivering complex technology initiatives and driving meaningful business outcomes?

Greater Western Water is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our IT & Digital Portfolio Delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology projects that support our organisational transformation and enable trusted water services for our customers and communities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of complex IT projects and programs
• Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and dependencies
• Driving strong governance and reporting through project control groups and steering committees
• Managing vendor and partner relationships
• Developing business cases and funding submissions
• Supporting change management and seamless business transition
• Coaching and mentoring project management resources
• Contributing to continuous improvement across delivery practices and project outcomes

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience leading complex IT projects
• Strong knowledge of traditional and Agile delivery methodologies
• Experience managing enterprise software, cloud/SaaS and infrastructure projects
• Advanced project planning and scheduling capability, including MS Project
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in organisations undergoing significant transformation
• A Bachelor's degree in IT, Computing or a related discipline
• PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or PMI PMP certification

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Thursday, 6 August