Senior Manager, Project Management Office

About this role

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

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 University’s 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 University's 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 ...