Strategic Lead, Research Infra & AI Platforms

UNSW Employees, Location, Alumni; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

17% employer superannuation

Additional leave at year-end

Discounts and entitlements

On-campus parking

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Project Manager to lead the establishment, governance and implementation of shared digital research capabilities. This role will drive university-wide initiatives such as AI Central and UNSW’s partnership with AURIN, shaping governance and investment priorities for delivery across a broad stakeholder network.

The role reports to the Manager, Research Data and Software and works closely with senior leaders across UNSW. Hybrid flexible working is available in Kensington, NSW.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of shared digital research infrastructure and NCRIS priorities.
• Extensive experience leading complex, strategic projects through full lifecycle.
• Experience developing business cases, project plans, governance frameworks and operating models.
• Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills with diverse senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical solutions.
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and priorities.
• Advanced written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive and adaptable in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, governance and implementation of shared digital research capabilities to support UNSW’s priorities.
• Drive major university-wide initiatives including AI Central and AURIN partnerships.
• Shape governance, operating models and investment priorities for delivery approaches.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across UNSW and the national research infrastructure sector.

Skills

Project management

Digital research infra

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Project Manager to lead the establishment, governance and implementation of shared digital research capabilities. This role will drive university-wide initiatives such as AI Central and UNSW’s partnership with AURIN, shaping governance and investment priorities for delivery across a broad stakeholder network.

The role reports to the Manager, Research Data and Software and works closely with senior leaders across UNSW. Hybrid flexible working is available in Kensington, NSW.