Project Manager (Student Systems)

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 127 000 - 141 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW is seeking a Project Manager to join the Student Systems and Projects (SSaP) unit. This hybrid role supports the delivery of business-led strategic projects across the student systems landscape, translating strategy into delivery while ensuring governance and value realisation.

You will coordinate 3–4 initiatives at a time, lead across PM, business analysis, change and engagement, and report to the Manager, Student Systems (Projects).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project or program management; industry-recognised project management certification desirable.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Experience managing large-scale digital or systems projects.

Responsabilités

• Oversee project planning, governance and execution across 3 to 4 initiatives at a time.
• Coordinate delivery of student systems projects to ensure benefits realisation and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Provide leadership across project management, business analysis, change and stakeholder engagement.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Outils

Jira

Confluence

Description du poste

University of New South Wales – Sydney NSW

19h ago , from University of New South Wales

Remuneration:$127351 - $140,838 + 17% super(level8)

Location: Kensington UNSW Campus(hybrid)

About the role

This a new role that will join a team responsible for supporting the delivery of business-led strategic projects within the Student Systems and Projects (SSaP) unit of the Registrar & Student Services portfolio. The role ensures the effective implementation of business projects across the student systems landscape, supporting benefit realisation and alignment to institutional priorities.

Working closely with the Manager, Student Systems (Projects), under the guidance of the Senior Lead, Student Systems (Projects), this role translates strategic intent into actionable delivery by overseeing project planning, governance, and execution. The Project Manager coordinates the delivery of 3 to 4 initiatives at a time across the student systems landscape, providing leadership across project management, business analysis, change, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects deliver sustainable, student-centred outcomes.

The role reports to the Manager, Student Systems (Projects), and will have no direct reports.

Accountabilities include managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, coordination, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting and delivery. You can access the full details of accountabilities in the job description.

About you

Previous experience in project or program management, with industry-recognised project management certification desirable

Experience using Jira and Confluence

Experience managing large-scale digital or systems projects. Knowledge of student administration processes and/or systems within the tertiary education environment would be advantageous

Proven ability to identify and deliver service, process, and system improvements through stakeholder consultation, enhancing quality, efficiency, and responsiveness to changing priorities

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, governance forums, and diverse stakeholder groups

Desired experience in vendor management, procurement, and service delivery, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including systems thinking and strategic planning

Familiarity with change management and supporting user adoption through training, communication, and engagement activities

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to facilitate workshops and build consensus across diverse audiences

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.

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.