Chief Project Officer

A Chief Project Officer oversees the strategic direction and execution of an organisation's project portfolio. You might work in various sectors, including corporate, government, or non-profit. Chief Project Officers focus on aligning projects with business objectives, optimising resource allocation, and ensuring project delivery excellence. You’ll lead project management teams, develop methodologies, and engage with senior stakeholders to drive project success.

Chief Project Officers play a crucial role in organisational growth. You’ll need to be strategic, decisive, and possess strong leadership skills. You’ll liaise with executive management, project managers, and clients to ensure projects are on track, risks are managed, and business goals are achieved.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a chief project officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Promotions Manager Chief Project Officer
Senior Project Manager Investment Banking Analyst Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Executive Manager IT Operations Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager Research and Development Manager PMO Manager Program Evaluator Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Contract Specialist Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Property Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Supply and Distribution Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Inventory Planner Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Supply Chain Analyst Project Scheduler Technical Manager Program Leader Video Production Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Transport Manager Film Producer Strategic Advisor Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Tour Operations Manager Scrum Master Facilities Manager Maintenance Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Technical Project Manager Drilling Supervisor Event Director Exhibition Manager Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Head of Procurement Gym Manager Operations Officer Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Resilience Officer Automated Tester IT Auditor Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Purchasing Officer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Manager Logistician Data Analytics Consultant Investigation Manager Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Field Engineer Wind Turbine Engineer Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Corporate Services Manager Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Regional Manager Governance Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Officer IT Project Manager Scheduler Project Administrator Project Manager
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Employee Relations Manager Promotions Manager Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Investment Banking Analyst Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Executive Manager IT Operations Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager Research and Development Manager PMO Manager Program Evaluator Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Contract Specialist Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Property Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Supply and Distribution Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Inventory Planner Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Supply Chain Analyst Project Scheduler Technical Manager Program Leader Video Production Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Transport Manager Film Producer Strategic Advisor Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Tour Operations Manager Scrum Master Facilities Manager Maintenance Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Technical Project Manager Drilling Supervisor Event Director Exhibition Manager Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Head of Procurement Gym Manager Operations Officer Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Resilience Officer Automated Tester IT Auditor Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Purchasing Officer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Manager Logistician Data Analytics Consultant Investigation Manager Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Field Engineer Wind Turbine Engineer Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Corporate Services Manager Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Regional Manager Governance Coordinator Project Coordinator Project Officer IT Project Manager Scheduler Project Administrator Project Manager + 107 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Office Manager Team Leader
Supervisor Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Governance Coordinator Service Director Team Administrator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Product Specialist Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer National Security Adviser RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Investigation Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Customer Success Manager Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Gaffer Driller Grip Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Catchment Officer Policy Researcher Engagement Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Nutrition Advisor Executive Director Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst Business Process Analyst Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Police Sergeant Development Manager Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Project Director Risk Consultant Vendor Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Athletic Director Site Manager Program Evaluator Food Service Supervisor Research and Development Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Leadership Coach Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Employee Relations Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Governance Coordinator Service Director Team Administrator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Product Specialist Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer National Security Adviser RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Investigation Manager Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Customer Success Manager Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Gaffer Driller Grip Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Lobbyist International Development Worker Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Catchment Officer Policy Researcher Engagement Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Nutrition Advisor Executive Director Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Strategy Manager Operations Analyst Business Process Analyst Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Police Sergeant Development Manager Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Project Director Risk Consultant Vendor Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Athletic Director Site Manager Program Evaluator Food Service Supervisor Research and Development Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Leadership Coach Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Employee Relations Manager + 267 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Governance Coordinator
Scheduler Small Business Owner Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Concreter Driller Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Trade Waste Officer Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Partnerships Manager Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Leadership Coach Executive Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Governance Coordinator Scheduler Small Business Owner Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Concreter Driller Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Trade Waste Officer Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Partnerships Manager Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Leadership Coach Executive Manager Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker + 216 more

Master of Business Administration (Project Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $74,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Project Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 24 months
$0 - $66,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Project Management?

12th November 2019)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice?

4th February 2020)

The Power Of Delegation

1st June 2019)