Program Manager, Research Entrepreneurship & Commercialisation

University of Sydney Union; Shire Of Mundaring; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a full-time Program Manager to lead the Sydney Knowledge Hub’s researcher entrepreneurship programs, including PERIscope and SPARK Sydney. You will drive delivery, impact measurement and continuous improvement while building partnerships with researchers, industry and investors.

You will oversee governance, budgets and reporting, shape strategy for venture creation and contribute to funding submissions.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Designing and delivering startup, innovation, entrepreneurship or research commercialisation programs.
• Substantial program and project management experience, including budgets and multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Ability to engage, influence and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership experience developing staff and supporting performance growth.
• Knowledge of venture creation networks, preferably with NSW links.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and enhancement of researcher entrepreneurship and commercialisation programs (PERIscope, SPARK Sydney).
• Build and maintain relationships with researchers, faculties, industry partners, mentors and investors.
• Develop program resources, reporting frameworks and evaluation processes to maximise outcomes.
• Identify gaps in entrepreneurship support and contribute to funding and grants submissions.
• Oversee governance, budgets and operational delivery to meet objectives and timelines.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Entrepreneurship

Educational design

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a full-time Program Manager to lead the Sydney Knowledge Hub’s researcher entrepreneurship programs, including PERIscope and SPARK Sydney. You will drive delivery, impact measurement and continuous improvement while building partnerships with researchers, industry and investors.

You will oversee governance, budgets and reporting, shape strategy for venture creation and contribute to funding submissions.