Project Manager in Perth

Project Manager job description

Project Managers are accountable for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. In the fast-paced tech industry, this means managing shifting priorities, emerging technologies, and stakeholder expectations. A Project Manager job description typically includes:

Defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business objectives

Creating and managing detailed project plans, schedules and budgets

Managing day-to-day project activities and serving as the main point of contact for stakeholders

Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for seamless execution

Monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks and issues to leadership

Ensuring resource availability and allocation across multiple project streams

Leading meetings, preparing documentation, and facilitating decision-making

Adhering to change control processes and updating project documentation as needed

Overseeing testing, rollout, and post-project evaluation

Supporting continuous improvement by identifying lessons learned and recommending best practices

Typical Project Manager duties

Employers typically seek candidates with a background in business, technology or engineering. A degree in one of the following fields is often required or highly desirable:

Business or Business Administration

Information Technology

Computer Science

Engineering

Project Management

In addition to formal education, desirable certifications include PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum Master). A strong Project Manager job description should also highlight the following qualities:

Proven experience leading technology-focused projects end to end

Strong understanding of project management tools and methodologies

Excellent organisational and multitasking skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate cross-functional teams

Analytical mindset and problem-solving capability

High level of business acumen and stakeholder engagement skills

Familiarity with software development cycles, cloud platforms, or IT infrastructure (depending on the role)

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Salary for Project Manager in Perth

142100 - 177625

25th Percentile

142100

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

159863

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

177625

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

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