Senior IT Project Manager — Research Data & Security

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide based at Waite Campus is seeking an APPN Senior Project Manager (Information Technology) to lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects and data management initiatives. You will oversee planning, budgets, risks, dependencies, and vendor coordination, while championing agile delivery and governance.

Reporting to the Director, Data Management APPN, you will work with sponsors, academic and professional staff, industry partners and community stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex IT projects in information systems, infrastructure, cyber security, or related fields.
• Proven capacity for managing relationships across internal teams, external partners, government agencies, and industry bodies.
• Experience facilitating successful outcomes with multiple stakeholders and dependencies within a complex organisational structure.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, work within deadlines, and operate autonomously while contributing effectively to team environments.
• Excellent high-level written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value IT projects and continuous delivery streams.
• Oversee project planning for these activities, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies, lead technical teams, and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure alignment with the University’s governance requirements and cyber security standards while advising senior leadership on portfolio priorities.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Portfolio management

Cyber security

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The University of Adelaide based at Waite Campus is seeking an APPN Senior Project Manager (Information Technology) to lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects and data management initiatives. You will oversee planning, budgets, risks, dependencies, and vendor coordination, while championing agile delivery and governance.

Reporting to the Director, Data Management APPN, you will work with sponsors, academic and professional staff, industry partners and community stakeholders to deliver