Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1

Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Salary AUD 950 - 1,000 / month
Type Full time
Level Lead
Source Shazamme
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Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead
VPS 7.1 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Melbourne CBD

A rare opportunity exists for a seasoned Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead to join a major Victorian State Government technology transformation initiative.
This senior leadership role will be responsible for establishing and leading a high-performing PMO function while overseeing the delivery of complex, business-critical programs. You will work closely with executive stakeholders to drive governance excellence, portfolio oversight, strategic planning, and delivery outcomes across a significant technology and transformation portfolio.

The Opportunity
As the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead, you will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of complex projects, ensuring robust governance, transparent reporting, effective prioritisation, and successful program delivery.
You will lead a team of project professionals, establish best-practice PMO frameworks, and provide trusted advice and insights to senior executives to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and lead the PMO function across a large-scale transformation portfolio.
  • Drive governance, assurance, reporting, and project delivery standards.
  • Provide strategic portfolio oversight, risk management, and executive decision support.
  • Lead project prioritisation, resource planning, and benefits realisation activities.
  • Mentor and manage Project Managers, Business Analysts, and PMO staff.
  • Deliver high-quality reporting, insights, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
  • Strengthen project controls and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ensure initiatives remain aligned to strategic objectives and organisational priorities.
About You
You are a highly experienced PMO and project delivery leader with a proven track record of delivering complex technology and transformation programs within large and highly regulated environments.

You will bring:
  • 10+ years' experience leading major programs, portfolios, or PMO functions.
  • Extensive experience delivering large-scale technology, digital, or business transformation initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in governance, portfolio management, assurance, and executive reporting.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
  • Deep knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level.
  • Strong commercial, strategic, and risk management capabilities.
  • Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Apply Now If you're an accomplished PMO leader with a passion for governance, strategic delivery, and driving transformational outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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Who is hiring for the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 role?
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Where is the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 job located?
The Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 role with Chandler Macleod is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 role at AUD 950–1,000 per month.
Is the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead - VPS7.1 role?
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