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Operations role
Hire an offshore Project Manager
A Project Manager plans, executes, and closes projects — managing scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholders to deliver outcomes on time and within resources.
$2,000per month + GST, all-in
$90–120kAustralian salary range
$100,009est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A project manager who handles project planning, stakeholder management, risk management, budget tracking, agile/scrum, status reporting and issue resolution, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Experienced PMs at 40–50% of local project management cost
02
Remote project delivery is the norm — offshore PMs are as effective as local
03
Strong English and stakeholder communication skills
Skills
Project planning Stakeholder management Risk management Budget tracking Agile/Scrum Status reporting Issue resolution
Software they use
JiJiraAsAsanaMoMonday.comMiMicrosoft ProjectCoConfluenceSlSlack
Cost comparison
What a project manager costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
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$75k
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$125k
$106k
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$24k
Local entry$90k salaryLocal typical$105k salaryLocal senior$120k salaryAdept$2,000/mo
Estimated saving
81%
About $100,009 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your project manager follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Daily priorities
Reviews the project board and confirms today's priorities.
10:00am
Suppliers
Chases suppliers and updates delivery dates.
11:30am
Coordination
Keeps tasks moving between your team and partners.
1:30pm
Reporting
Updates the numbers and spots problems early.
3:00pm
Process
Documents how things are done so they're done the same way each time.
5:00pm
Wrap-up
Sends a short status: done, in progress, needs you.
Questions
Hiring a project manager
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they manage projects from initiation to closure?
Yes. End-to-end ownership of project lifecycle — charter, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Are they PMP or PRINCE2 certified?
Many candidates hold PMP or are pursuing it. PRINCE2 and Agile certifications (CSM, ACP) are also available.
Can they manage both Agile and Waterfall projects?
Yes. Most experienced PMs are comfortable in both methodologies and hybrid environments.
Can they run daily standups and sprint ceremonies?
Yes. Facilitating standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder updates are core PM responsibilities.
How do they handle scope creep?
Via clear change management processes — documenting scope changes, assessing impact, and gaining stakeholder approval before proceeding.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $24,000 a year with a $105,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your project manager this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $2,000 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
