Business Project Manager

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • ASAP start | hybrid work

An industry-leading education provider is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of high-impact, strategic business initiatives. This role will suit a commercially minded project leader with a strong track record of working across business units and engaging with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver results that align with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of one or more strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure seamless project execution and value delivery.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex project issues, providing practical solutions to maintain momentum and stakeholder confidence.
  • Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support project success and ongoing strategic alignment.
  • Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and impacts across multiple projects and business areas.
  • Maintain rigorous project governance, including quality assurance, reporting, and change control processes, with regular updates to key stakeholders.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously within a education or public sector environment
  • Demonstrated accountability for project budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
  • Full project lifecycle management experience, with a strategic and business-centric delivery approach.
  • Exceptional communication skills-both written and verbal-with a keen eye for detail and the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Relevant and current project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering transformative projects in a values-driven organisation.

Apply now to take the next step in your career, or for a confidential discussion, contact Carly Llorente on 9236 7704.

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