"Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Office of PVC (Research)"

Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Office of PVC (Research)

locations

Camperdown Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 7 Days Ago

job requisition id

0148338

• 3-year full time, fixed-term opportunity
• Exciting opportunity to apply your project management expertise to drive the University’s Collective Excellence – Research program
• Base Salary $146,197 - $154,260 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Office of PVC (Research), you will lead the implementation, coordination and delivery of major strategic initiatives across the Division, with a particular focus on the University’s Collective Excellence – Research program. Working under broad direction, you will manage complex workstreams, develop project governance frameworks, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and ensure alignment with institutional research priorities.

You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and supporting transformative research initiatives across the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• lead the overall project management and delivery of Collective Excellence – Research and other strategic initiatives within the Office of the Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor (Research)
• develop and maintain project organisation structures, project charters, governance frameworks and planning tools
• coordinate program‑wide project plans and ensure milestones, deliverables and budget targets are met
• collaborate with professional service units, multidisciplinary initiatives, faculties and schools to support the design and delivery of strategic initiatives
• implement effective stakeholder engagement methodologies, including consultation forums and working groups
• establish performance metrics, project timelines, risk strategies and issue‑resolution processes
• manage project reporting, documentation and executive briefings for governance committees
• oversee financial planning, budget allocation, expenditure monitoring and financial reporting
• support external funding and grant strategy development to secure resources for new and existing projects.

About you

• postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• extensive experience managing complex, multi‑stream projects in large or matrixed organisations, ideally within the tertiary education sector
• demonstrated understanding of the research funding landscape
• demonstrated ability to design and implement project governance structures, processes and reporting frameworks
• strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and provide strategic advice
• exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and stakeholder management
• excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to coordinate concurrent work priorities
• ability to work proactively, exercise sound judgement and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey, Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Sunday 22 March 2026 11:59 PM