Senior Project Manager

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About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all. We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.

About The Group

Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice and negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

About The Role

This is a Full Time Fixed Term position until 30/06/2026. This role is responsible for the successful delivery of complex, high-value infrastructure or technology projects with a focus on client management of a portfolio of projects to agreed scope, time, quality and budget, and ensuring project outcomes meet DTP safety, operational, asset management, customer and commercial objectives. The role provides project-related technical and commercial advice to the Program Director as well as Executive leadership within the Investment and Technology division.

Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who can deliver high-quality advice, foster trust with stakeholders, and provide innovative solutions to complex issues while ensuring successful project outcomes. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, digital and commercial acumen, resilience under pressure, and the ability to build a culture of collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Position Accountabilities

• Successful delivery of complex infrastructure or system projects with a focus on client management of a portfolio of projects to agreed scope, time, quality and budget and ensuring project outcomes meet operational and commercial objectives.
• Timely development of commercial arrangements with delivery partners and project stakeholders that maximise value for money for the State, and lead to successful delivery of DTP projects.
• Accurate and deliverable project scopes and cost estimates that provide value for money and best fit for customer needs.
• High-quality project governance for high-value complex infrastructure procurement and operating within a whole-of-project life cycle process with appropriate stage gates and peer reviews.
• Effective liaison with project proponents to resolve complex issues and reschedule activities as needed.

Technical Capabilities

• Project Management (PRMG) (Level 6): Takes full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex projects.
• Adopts and adapts project management methods and tools; ensures effective monitoring and control, change control, risk management and quality processes.
• Monitors and controls resources, revenue and capital expenditures against the project budget.
• Manages the expectations of key project stakeholders.

Qualifications And Experience

• Prior government experience in delivering multiple Maximo-based solutions (Mandatory).
• Demonstrated success adapting to a fast-paced environment (Desirable).
• Tertiary qualification, or proven extensive experience, in engineering, project management, planning or related discipline (Desirable).

Culture and Values

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What We Offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians. For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions: All new appointments are subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where required. Information provided will be treated in confidence in line with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit/visa for the position. VPS departure package survivors should note re-employment restrictions. Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a six-month probation period.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application. If you have any issues, click here for a Quick Reference Guide on how to apply. Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal.

For further information about the role, please contact Parul Srivastava, Program Manager, VTDE Program via

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How to apply: Refer to the online portal. This description includes standard VPS-related conditions and equality commitments.

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