"Lead Project Manager"

Job no: 522849

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Information Technology

• Full time, fixed term role for 8 months as a Lead Project Manager for the Initiation Phase of the Lead Management Program within UNSW IT. High likelihood of extension subject to Program continuing and performance.
• Excellent salary package including generous superannuation
• Based in Kensington, Sydney, hybrid working available

About the role:

UNSW is undertaking delivery of a large program of work that will involve integrating Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Dynamics 365 CRM and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and are looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead IT streams.

The primary purpose of the Lead Project Manager is management and successful delivery of multiple technical projects and streams of work - for the wider Lead Management Program, and includes the leadership and coaching of Project Managers within UNSW IT

This role exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy to meet given objectives and processes and works within a clear framework of accountability. Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level and has responsibility of managing and leading teams, as well as the allocation of resources. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects, service delivery and team objectives. Collaborates regularly with team members, users and customers and engages to ensure that user needs are being met throughout. Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, and investigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Has a thorough understanding of recognised generic industry and specialist bodies of knowledge, actively maintains own knowledge and can apply knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations. Maintains an awareness of developing practices and their application, takes responsibility for driving own development and supports the development of team.

This position will report to the Program Manager or the Head of the IT Subdomain and has no direct reports.

Your skills and experience should include:

• Technical:
• Experience in delivering a large IT program involving one or more of
• Adobe Experience Platform (or similar marketing technology platform). 
• Dynamics 365 CRM (or similar CRM platform).
• Peoplesoft Campus Solutions (or similar Student Management systems).
• Experience in delivering integration projects. 
• General:
• Relevant tertiary qualification and significant experience as an IT Project Manager, using a formal Project Management methodology.
• Significant experience in managing multiple IT projects and delivering a large program of work driving towards a common vision, through the complete project lifecycle, with the ability to deliver to project estimates plans and outcomes.
• Experience with PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile or other recognised project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead the implementation of robust digital strategies to deliver business outcomes and experience with driving technology change.
• Vendor management/procurement experience.
• Effective analytical, business planning and budgeting skills.
• Strong leadership and effective people management skills, with experience in building effective / high performance teams along with developing and retaining staff.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Able to develop effective relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels in the organisation. Able to engage senior executives and stakeholders with respect to project status and progress.
• Ability to collaborate with Business Program and Delivery Parter Program managers.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and problem solving with the ability to resolve and address issues as they arise.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience.

Applications close: Thursday 14th of March at 11.30pm

Benefits and Culture: 

• UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

Contact

Jen MacLachlan

Talent Acquisition, email j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 01 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time