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SalaryProgram Manager - Student Services Transformation Program (SSTP) - Technology
Job no: 0061226
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full Time / Fixed Term (2 years)
Department/School: COO-P / Business Services
Salary: SM 1 - Market competitive salary to be negotiated.
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- Great Projects and Tech!
- Be an explorer.
- Opportunities Abound!
About Us
We're looking for explorers! People who are seeking to improve themselves and the world around them.
Through a technology career at University of Melbourne, you'll find a culture of curiosity and a community that embraces the intrepid explorer in you.
Here you can seek out new ideas, people and challenges-and arrive at a place you are more fulfilled personally and professionally. We're a world of opportunity for you to either discover yourself or advance who you are.
And with great projects, solid technology and plentiful resources, you can grow your career with confidence. It's work with a higher calling, where you will enable a world-connected, top Australia research university with educators and students dedicated to improving our world. But it's also a playground for the curious, surrounding you with food, art, people and amazing knowledge resources.
About the Role
Join us in this key role as IT Program Manager for the Student Services Transformation Program (SSTP), where you'll lead a talented team across Student Learning, Business Services, and SSTP Leadership to drive innovative technical projects.
Your role is pivotal in implementing our cutting-edge SSTP technical roadmap, collaborating with key university stakeholders, and ensuring the successful delivery of transformative initiatives that enhance the student experience.
For a complete outline of the scope of this role please refer to the attached Position Description.
About You
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate prior leadership experience and likely hold a relevant postgraduate qualification with substantial experience or an equivalent combination. Project management accreditation (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Six Sigma, Agile) is also highly regarded.
Other knowledge and skills that will help you succeed in this role include:
- Advanced skills in risk analysis, financial management, reporting, and project assessment.
- Extensive commercial acumen, including vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Strong leadership experience with cross-functional teams in a matrix structure.
- Significant expertise in managing sensitive, confidential issues.
- Proven track record as a Program Manager, Director, or Senior Project Manager in large organizations, delivering software with agile frameworks.
- Experience managing enterprise application Transformation Programs with budgets exceeding $15 million.
- Outstanding communication skills, engaging with all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated experience supporting teams in adopting customer-centric approaches for product design.
- Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams (50+ staff).
- Deputizing and providing support for the Director.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
About the University of Melbourne
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via and stay connected with our stories and people on .
Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits. To find out more, visit .
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our page.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience along with your resume. (You ARE NOT required to address the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us via email at sarah.francis@unimelb.edu.au and include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not submit your application via this email.
NOTE: As a Fixed term contract this appointment would be made as a secondment if an Internal/ Existing employee secures this role. As a result all Internal / Existing staff are required to speak with their current people leaders prior to submitting your application.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at .
Welcome to Explore U!
Advertised: 15 Jan 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
