We're seeking an experienced Senior Applications Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic application and digital transformation initiatives within a leading Australian university.
This role will oversee several high-profile projects focused on enhancing the student experience and modernising key digital platforms, including the Student Moments Platform, Enterprise Web Modernisation, and Timetabling Discovery Phase.
Working across business and technology teams, you will drive delivery outcomes, manage complex stakeholder environments, and ensure initiatives align with the university's broader digital transformation strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in complex enterprise environments, enjoys managing multiple concurrent initiatives, and has experience delivering application-focused projects within large, highly governed organisations.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
$**** per day inclusive of super
THE ROLE
You will take ownership of a portfolio of strategic projects designed to enhance the student journey, modernise digital experiences, and support key operational capabilities across the university.
The portfolio currently includes:
Working across both business and technology stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives while navigating a complex governance environment.
Key responsibilities include
Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple application and digital transformation projects
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery outcomes
Coordinate delivery across business units, technology teams, vendors, and external partners
Drive stakeholder engagement across student services, academic, operational, and technology functions
Facilitate project governance forums, Steering Committees, and executive reporting activities
Manage project financials, forecasting, and budget tracking requirements
Ensure initiatives align with enterprise architecture, application strategies, and digital roadmaps




Support discovery, planning, mobilisation, and transition-to-delivery activities
Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies
Drive Agile and hybrid delivery practices to ensure successful project outcomes
Provide clear communication, reporting, and updates to senior leadership and project sponsors
Foster strong collaboration between business and technology teams to achieve delivery objectives.
THE COMPANY
A leading Australian university with a robust reputation for innovation, research, and delivering world‐class education across undergraduate, postgraduate, vocational, and online programmes.
With a large and diverse digital ecosystem, the university is undertaking a significant transformation of its web and content management platforms to enhance student experience, operational efficiency, and digital engagement at scale.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Applications Project Manager within complex enterprise environments
Strong background delivering enterprise application, business systems, or digital transformation projects
Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
Strong understanding of Agile, Hybrid, and traditional project delivery methodologies
Experience managing project budgets, financial reporting, and forecasting activities
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior executives and business leaders
Experience facilitating governance forums, Steering Committees, and executive reporting processes
Strong vendor and third‐party supplier management experience
Proven ability to manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges
Experience working within higher education, government, or similarly regulated environments will be highly regarded
Experience with project delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar
Requirements
You must have full working rights in Australia and be based in Perth or willing to work in a hybrid arrangement.
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📌 Senior Project Manager - Applications (Tasmania)
🏢 Full Circle Partners
📍 Tasmania