Senior Project Manager
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Senior Project Manager – Capital Works
Narre Warren, VIC
$900 per day
6-month contract
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-impact service improvement initiative within a Local Government environment.
This role will drive the design, implementation, and embedding of a 4-year Capital Works Planning Framework, shifting the organisation from an annual planning approach to a structured, multi-year model.
This is a critical role requiring strong stakeholder engagement across infrastructure, capital works, and governance functions, with a focus on aligning strategic outcomes to long-term infrastructure investment and planning.
Key Responsibilities
Please note: 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.
Narre Warren, VIC
$900 per day
6-month contract
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-impact service improvement initiative within a Local Government environment.
This role will drive the design, implementation, and embedding of a 4-year Capital Works Planning Framework, shifting the organisation from an annual planning approach to a structured, multi-year model.
This is a critical role requiring strong stakeholder engagement across infrastructure, capital works, and governance functions, with a focus on aligning strategic outcomes to long-term infrastructure investment and planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of a high-impact initiative to establish a 4-Year Capital Works Program framework
- Design, test, and embed a multi-year capital planning model aligned to the integrated strategic planning framework
- Transition the organisation from annual capital planning to a structured, forward-looking approach
- Improve visibility of future commitments and strengthen prioritisation across programs
- Translate strategic objectives into a practical, organisation-wide planning framework
- Manage complex stakeholder relationships across infrastructure, delivery, and governance functions
- Deliver outcomes within a complex governance environment using an agile, staged approach
- Develop and validate a “working model” using real data, evolving it into a repeatable framework
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex capital works or infrastructure programs
- Strong background in project management within Local Government or similar environments
- Proven ability to lead strategic planning and service improvement initiatives
- Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and governance frameworks
- Track record delivering outcomes using agile or staged project methodologies
- Strong analytical capability with experience working with planning data and frameworks
Please note: 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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Where is the Senior Project Manager job located?
The Senior Project Manager role with Chandler Macleod is based in Narre Warren, VIC, AU.
What does the Senior Project Manager role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Senior Project Manager role at up to AUD 900 per month.
Is the Senior Project Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
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