LMS Program Architect

UNSW International; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

3 extra days of leave over Christmas

Discounts and entitlements

Job summary

University of New South Wales in Sydney seeks a Learning Management System Program Architect to provide architectural leadership for the LMS transformation. The role shapes a coherent, future-ready technology direction and delivers secure, scalable learning solutions.

Reporting to the Lead Solution Architect (Education Solutions), you will guide architecture governance, coordinate dependencies, and advise senior leaders on architecture decisions, risks and investment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a program level architect across programs.
• Significant experience in solution architecture with 3+ years in a similar role.
• Well-developed design skills within enterprise architectures.
• Understanding of Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and on-site deployment/integration.
• Experience applying architecture to Agile projects and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for the LMS program.
• Guide Solution Architects and collaborate with Enterprise Architecture.
• Ensure deliverables align with UNSW technology strategy and standards.
• Manage architectural dependencies with related program teams.
• Lead technical steering groups and present recommendations to governance forums.

Skills

Program architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile/DevOps

Cloud architecture

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification

3+ years architecture experience

Tools

API integration

Cloud platforms

DevOps tooling

Job description

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

• Employment Type: 24-month fixed term, full time role
• Learning Management System Program Architect, UNSW IT
• Attractive salary package available
• Location: Kensington campus in NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working) 2-3 days in the office

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The LMS Program Architect will provide architectural leadership for UNSW’s strategic Learning Management System (LMS) transformation. The role will shape a coherent, sustainable technology direction that supports the University’s strategy and creates a simpler, more connected and future-ready learning experience.

Working across academic, student, teaching and operational needs, the Program Architect will guide the design and delivery of secure, scalable solutions aligned with UNSW’s enterprise architecture. The role will maintain alignment across the LMS program and related initiatives, guide key technology decisions, and advise senior leaders on architecture, dependencies, risks and investment.

The role strengthens collaboration and architecture governance while enabling the LMS program to deliver a simpler, more connected, and future-ready learning experience. This position has no direct reports and reports to the Lead Solution Architect (Education Solutions).

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Translate UNSW’s business drivers and current and future capabilities into enterprise system designs and change requirements, with a focus on the LMS and related learning capabilities.
• Lead and be accountable for the LMS program’s end-to-end solution architecture, maintaining coherence across workstreams, related programs and strategic initiatives.
• Assure that program deliverables align with UNSW’s technology strategy, enterprise standards and target state, escalating exceptions through the appropriate governance process.
• Guide Solution Architects and work with Enterprise Architecture and the Architecture Competency Centre to strengthen architecture capability and practice.
• Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software products, services and standards, and guide the design of standard and custom configurations.
• Assess the organisational and financial impacts of proposed solutions, including effects on skills, processes, structures and culture.
• Manage architectural dependencies with related program teams, keeping delivery aligned with agreed architecture, priorities and sequencing.
• Partner with infrastructure teams and vendors to define infrastructure environments and adapt project plans where required.
• Work with Engagement and Project Management teams to develop business ideas, viability papers, market and industry scans, and business cases.
• Lead technical steering groups and present recommendations to senior architecture, program and related governance forums.
• Demonstrate UNSW’s Code of Conduct and Values in your work.
• Identify and control physical and psychosocial health and safety risks associated with work, projects and activities within your area of responsibility.

Who you are:

• Demonstrated ability to operate as a program level architect, coordinating architecture dependencies, decisions, and stakeholders across related programs and delivery teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualification as well as significant professional experience in solution architecture including at least three years’ in a Solution/Program Architecture role.
• Well-developed solution architecture and design skills, with an understanding of Industry recognised architectural frameworks and their application within complex programs.
• An understanding of Cloud (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS), and on-site deployment and integration architectures (API, messaging, iPaaS).
• Demonstrated application of solution architecture into Agile projects and modern practices such as DevOps.
• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to structure and articulate messages to different audiences at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring that the underlying problem is understood, and a robust approach / solution is developed.
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations and to propose and estimate the financial impact of architecture alternatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different levels in an organisation.
• Understanding of application portfolio and lifecycle management including SaaS and enterprise platforms such as learning management systems.
• 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.

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visithttps://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Pre-Employment Checks

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

Applications close

Sunday 29th of November at 11.30pm

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.