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• Employment type – continuing full time role as a Lead Project Manager, UNSW IT
• Generous package available
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities, 2 days in the office)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, 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. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The primary purpose of the Lead Project Manager is management and successful delivery of multiple projects and/or programs of work, and includes the leadership and coaching of Project Managers within UNSW IT. This role exercises substantial personal responsibility and autonomy to meet given objectives and processes and works within a clear framework of accountability. Influences customers, suppliers and partners at account level and has responsibility of managing and leading teams, as well as the allocation of resources. Makes decisions which influence the success of projects, service delivery and team objectives. Collaborates regularly with team members, users and customers and engages to ensure that user needs are being met throughout. Work includes a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, and investigates, defines and resolves complex issues. Has a thorough understanding of recognised generic industry and specialist bodies of knowledge, actively maintains own knowledge and can apply knowledge effectively in unfamiliar situations. Maintains an awareness of developing practices and their application, takes responsibility for driving own development and supports the development of team. This position will report to the Head of Solutions – Finance.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Ensure delivered technology capability is robust, fit for purpose and flexible to enable UNSW to achieve its objectives and respond to changing demands.
• Manage the scope, cost, quality and timeliness of capabilities delivered by UNSW IT, including third party suppliers and business partners in line with IT and UNSW governance pathways.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals and presentations to various audiences including project team, sponsors, IT/ Business executives and key stakeholders.
• Manage cross functional relationships and partner with relevant operating groups including but not limited to technology teams to deliver the project, and develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Manage and engage staff assigned to project teams to drive a strong customer centric culture and healthy engagement within the organisation.
• Review and monitor the performance and status of all assigned projects and address any concerns or issues that may impact on the successful delivery of the project to the business area.
• Proactively identify and escalate potential risks and ensure security is appropriately addressed.
• Develop effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative solutions that meet business needs.
• Actively collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand business problems and define business cases to improve IT services and transform existing capabilities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, championing professional standards, innovation and professional method.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and significant experience as an IT Project Manager using a formal Project Management methodology.
• Significant experience in managing multiple projects through the complete project lifecycle, with the ability to deliver to project estimates plans.
• Experience with PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile (Scrum, Kanban) or other recognised project management methodologies.
• Ability to lead the implementation of robust digital strategies to deliver business outcomes and experience with driving technology change.
• Effective analytical, business planning and budgeting skills, demonstrated experience in strategic and operational planning.
• Strong leadership and effective people management skills, with experience in building effective / high performance teams along with developing and retaining staff.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Able to develop effective relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels in the organisation.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and problem solving with the ability to resolve and address issues as they arise.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

To submit an application please apply online and submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined above and in the position description.

More Information: visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

Contact

Jen MacLachlan, email: j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Thursday 23rd of October at 11.30pm

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible hybrid working
• An additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

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.