Join to apply for the Senior Project Manager role at VicRoadsJoin to apply for the Senior Project Manager role at VicRoadsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow- focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safetyAnnual Salary Range: Up to $170,000 + SuperEmployment Type: Ongoing - Full-TimeUsual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from homeAre you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform. You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.About the OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the management of the Request for Information (RFI) processes from our partners. There is often a limited timeline to provide responses which can be for either process or technology builds, changes or enhancements.The PM in this role will have the ability to coordinate the information gathering processes with internal stakeholders and lead the project planning activities to document a timely response. The response will need to outline a delivery strategy in terms of scope, schedule & costs. If the response is accepted, the PM in this role will need to mobilise the project while a dedicated team is assigned to ensure timelines can be met.Project Management: Work with key stakeholders to define project scope and lead end-to-end delivery, including planning, resourcing, budgeting, and execution. Manage risks, issues, and project communications to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. Collaborate with the ePMO to meet governance, reporting, and resourcing requirements.Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Success relies on fostering a strong team culture and building strong relationships across product, technology, the EPMO, and key stakeholders including DTP and partner agencies. It''s essential to engage business owners to align technology platforms with their needs and ensure value is delivered, while managing project dependencies and communicating implementation timelines clearly.Vendor Management: Manage the end-to-end vendor selection and implementation process, ensuring scope, deliverables, and timelines are met. Foster a collaborative "one team" culture through regular engagement and clear oversight of vendor activities and approvals.Change Management: Ensure business changes are clearly defined, resourced, and agreed with stakeholders. Engage change specialists to support smooth implementation and minimise impacts on core operations and service levels.About youYou are an experienced project leader with a strong background in delivering complex, technology-driven initiatives across a range of industries. With over 10 years'' experience in project delivery, you bring deep expertise in managing both process and technology-focused projects, particularly those with strong security, compliance, or regulatory requirements. Your experience includes working closely with regulatory bodies, successfully running RFx processes, and leading projects through to implementation.You''re confident working across both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall methodologies, and you thrive in environments where collaboration and stakeholder engagement are key. With excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills, you''re comfortable engaging cross-functional teams and influencing at all levels of an organisation. You bring a practical and people-centred approach to change management and have a proven ability to lead and coach teams to deliver outcomes.Your strong technical capability is matched by your attention to compliance, privacy, and data security. You work ethically and promote a culture of integrity, playing an active role in identifying and mitigating risks such as fraud, corruption, and data vulnerabilities. You are also highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and are adept at using these to support planning and reporting.You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Computing, IT or Project Management, and may also bring certifications such as PMBOK, PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile. Experience working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors is expected, and familiarity with the highly regulated environment from a supplier perspective is highly regarded.Our cultureInnovation powers progress, but it doesn''t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we''re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for.What we offerSalary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailersOpportunities for professional and personal developmentFlexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leaveHow to applyWe encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities.If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying.Please submit your application via the "Apply" button.For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.auUnfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. 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Senior Project Manager