Senior Project Manager (PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT, REMOTE/WFH-PHILIPPINES)

<p>This is a remote position.</p> <div> PERMANENT AU DAYSHIFT, REMOTE/WFH PHILIPPINES<br><b>The Role: Senior Project Manage<br><br>The client : </b>Australian project management and professional services company specializing in complex infrastructure, development, and construction projects across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. </div> <ul> <li><span>Working hours: Between 7am-3pm BNE (5am-1pm Manila)<br></span></li> <li>Target start date: Before end of July<br></li> <li>VA Rate: $12 AUD per Hour (negotiable)<br></li> </ul> <div> <div> <br><b>Roles and Responsibilities</b><b><br></b> </div> <div> The Senior Project Manager (SPM) reports to the Managing Director (MD) and Director<br> </div> </div> <div> within the client's organization. The role requires the promotion of the organization's values. Our values are relationship based. We strive to build long-term relationships based on trust, partnership and collaboration.<br> </div> <div> <br><b>Our values:<br></b> </div> <div> • Excellence: We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. Our team<br> </div> <div> of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering superior project management<br> </div> <div> services and achieving outstanding results for our clients.<br> </div> <div> • Passion: Passion is at the core of our company, driving us to go above and beyond<br> </div> <div> in delivering exceptional results and making a lasting impact in the construction<br> </div> <div> industry.<br> </div> <div> • Trust: Trust is a fundamental value we uphold, providing our clients with confidence<br> </div> <div> in our abilities to navigate complex projects and engagements, and deliver successful<br> </div> <div> outcomes on time and within budget.<br> </div> <div> • Curiosity: We embrace innovation and continuously seek new and improved ways to<br> </div> <div> enhance project efficiency, mitigate risks, and optimize outcomes. We leverage the<br> </div> <div> latest technologies and industry best practices to drive success<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <img height="240" width="400" style="" src="https://recruit.zoho.com/recruit/viewInLineImage?fileContent=2da71ad186f5c8b08c1056173f5f5a2c24f5702f2b577457a0b8aada5e64daa7b2d1dbfad60a3d2ec3f5399097f45e27"><br> </div> <div> <b>Leadership</b><br> </div> <div> • Promote the organizations' values at all times, setting an example for team members<br> </div> <div> and stakeholders<br> </div> <div> • Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth<br> </div> <div> within the team<br> </div> <div> • Represent the company in client, consultant, and industry meetings, bringing visibility<br> </div> <div> to the client<br> </div> <div> • Act as a key point of contact for your team, consultants, and other stakeholders,<br> </div> <div> ensuring clarity and accountability throughout all project phases.<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <b>Service Delivery<br></b> </div> <div> • Oversee the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of all projects, maintaining<br> </div> <div> high quality standards and consistency<br> </div> <div> • Review deliverables, conduct project reviews, and enforce quality assurance<br> </div> <div> procedures in line with company methodology<br> </div> <div> • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and all relevant<br> </div> <div> company policies.<br> </div> <div> • Prepare detailed project implementation programs; monitor, control, and report on<br> </div> <div> performance against plan<br> </div> <div> • Take initiative in resolving project issues and participate actively in forums, training,<br> </div> <div> and industry events.<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <b>People and Culture<br></b> </div> <div> • Foster a team environment in a collaborative, continuous learning, and personal<br> </div> <div> development<br> </div> <div> • Lead, support, and mentor project team members, encouraging initiative and<br> </div> <div> problem-solving<br> </div> <div> • Build expert industry knowledge within teams, ensuring knowledge is shared and<br> </div> <div> retained<br> </div> <div> • Manage difficult personnel matters with respect and discretion, clarifying roles and<br> </div> <div> responsibilities as needed<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <b>Client<br></b> </div> <div> • Build lasting relationships with clients founded on trust, partnership, and collaboration<br> </div> <div> • Demonstrate a strong understanding of each client’s business, project needs, and objectives<br> </div> <div> • Communicate effectively to manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction<br> </div> <div> across multiple or large-scale projects<br> </div> <div> • Prepare, deliver, and follow up on project reports, briefings, and approvals to<br> </div> <div> maximise client engagement and confidence<br> </div> <div> • Proactively seek and capitalise on opportunities to deepen client relationships and<br> </div> <div> expand business opportunities<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <b>Finance</b><br> </div> <div> • Manage project finances to achieve revenue goals and profitability targets<br> </div> <div> • Accurately forecast budgets, revenue, margins, and bill rates across projects<br> </div> <div> • Prepare monthly invoices for services performed and oversee timely payment<br> </div> <div> collections<br> </div> <div> • Monitor receivables, revenue recognition, and margin targets, proactively addressing<br> </div> <div> financial risks<br> </div> <div> • Contribute to fee proposal preparation, revised fees for scope changes, and service<br> </div> <div> extensions to existing clients<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div> <b>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<br></b> </div> <div> • Allocate approximately 95% of your professional time to fee-generating activities that<br> </div> <div> service client needs, with around 5% of your time focused on marketing and business<br> </div> <div> development<br> </div> <div> • Assist in meeting the company target gross margin of 45% across your projects<br> </div> <div> • Ensure compliance with all responsibilities outlined in this role, the company's<br> </div> <div> policy manuals, and procedures<br> </div> <div> • Participate actively in Project Manager forums and contribute to fee proposal<br> </div> <div> development and service extensions to existing clients<br> </div><br>

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