Project Manager

• Full time fixed term until 31 December 2028

• Join a future‑focused team shaping strategic initiatives within the Business School

• Base Salary HEO 9 $146,197 - $154,260 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Learning Innovation Office (LIO) plays a pivotal role in advancing the University of Sydney Business School education agenda. It brings together contemporary education design, media and digital capability, and a strong focus on an outstanding student experience to support the development of scalable, high-impact programs for modern learners across a portfolio of future-focused initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives within the Business School. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will lead the coordination, planning and execution of project activities to ensure milestones, timelines and strategic objectives are met.

In this role, you will apply your expertise in project leadership, stakeholder communication and strategic planning to drive successful outcomes while ensuring a positive and engaging experience for staff and partners across the initiative.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with the Chief Learning Innovation Officer, project leads and key stakeholders to provide clear updates on progress, risks and delivery outcomes

• manage the full project life cycle for assigned strategic initiatives, including planning, delivery, risk management and reporting

• guide project leads and stakeholders to ensure consistent definition of project phases, objectives, timelines and deliverables

• oversee the procurement, allocation and effective use of project resources and information technology

• provide operational and administrative coordination, including documentation and reporting processes

• lead and support staff across multiple work streams, fostering collaboration, accountability and sustainable ways of working.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Project Manager who has:

• tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• certification in a recognised project management discipline such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, PMI or PMBOK

• experience in strategic, operational and financial planning, including implementation and monitoring of business performance

• strong project and change management experience, with understanding of financial, change and procurement management within a project environment

• excellent program and project lifecycle knowledge, including planning, documentation, standards and methodologies

• ability to work effectively in a matrix environment with strong negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship‑building and influencing capability.

To be considered for the role, please address the following points in your cover letter: -

• describe a project you led to delivery within a complex or higher education context.
  Include the context, your role, scope and timeline, key dependencies, how you managed risks, issues, and change, and the outcome and lessons learned

• provide an example of coordinating stakeholders across a university environment, including executive leadership, academic staff, professional services teams, and external vendors. Explain how you prioritised stakeholders, balanced competing needs, built alignment, and measured success.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cassie Denley, Recruitment Operations by email to cassie.denley@sydney.edu.au.

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