Senior Manager, Project Management Office

About the opportunity

The Senior Manager Project Management Office is responsible for establishing leading and continuously enhancing a divisional PMO that supports the successful delivery of Corporate Services led projects and programs. These initiatives include the Universitys physical infrastructure projects digital projects business improvement and organisational change.

The role promotes a consistent structured and best-practice approach to project and portfolio management through the implementation of governance frameworks delivery methodologies portfolio planning resource and capacity management financial oversight and benefits realisation processes. Working collaboratively with Corporate Services executives senior leaders project sponsors and delivery teams the Senior Manager provides strategic advice oversight and assurance to support effective decision-making strengthen project outcomes and ensure investments align with the Universitys strategic objectives and Corporate Services priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Services PMO ensuring effective governance delivery standards reporting and accountability across the project portfolio.
• Support project planning prioritisation and approval processes including business case development benefits analysis and stage-gate reviews.
• Maintain an integrated portfolio roadmap providing visibility of project schedules resource requirements dependencies risks and key decision points.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer Executive leaders and governance forums on portfolio performance risks priorities and resource allocation.
• Deliver independent portfolio oversight and assurance by monitoring project performance financial outcomes risks change readiness and benefits realisation.
• Recommend corrective actions and governance improvements where projects require intervention escalation or remediation.
• Implement and continuously enhance PMO tools methodologies templates and reporting frameworks to support effective project delivery and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned post-implementation reviews and project maturity initiatives across Corporate Services.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in project management business information technology construction engineering or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and substantial senior leadership experience in complex project program or portfolio environments.
• Demonstrated success in establishing leading and maturing a Project Management Office (PMO) managing complex project portfolios or overseeing a comparable project governance and assurance function within a large multifaceted organisation.
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing project governance frameworks portfolio management practices reporting methodologies performance measures and assurance processes that support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives and organisational objectives.
• Formal project program or portfolio management certification such as PRINCE2 MSP PMBOK Agile SAFe or an equivalent industry-recognised qualification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement communication and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to build credibility provide trusted advice and influence senior executives project sponsors and governance bodies to drive strategic outcomes informed decision-making and organisational change.
• Strong commercial financial and strategic acumen including experience overseeing project investment decisions resource allocation budget management benefits realisation and portfolio prioritisation in a complex organisational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability continuous improvement collaboration and delivery excellence across project and business functions.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer
This is a full time fixed term opportunity for 3 years based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the preferred candidate commensurate with skills qualifications and experience.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: Sunday 18th October at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

We kindly ask recruitment agencies not to send unsolicited CVs or approach members of our hiring team regarding this role as the recruitment process is being managed internally.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time