Senior IT Project Manager

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• Translate business needs into clear scoperequirementsand deliverables

• Lead stakeholder engagement across senior and executive levels

• Manage risksdependenciesand project governance effectively

About the Opportunity

We areseekingto appoint a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex enterprise-wide IT initiatives that directly support the Universitys strategic priorities. This role requires a highly capable Project Manager who can not only deliver projects successfully but also drive meaningful organisational change through strong stakeholder engagement and communication.

In this position you will planexecuteand oversee projects ensuring they are delivered within scope on time and within budget while proactively managing risk and dependencies. A key focus of the role will be leading and embedding change ensuring stakeholders are supported informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle and that outcomes are successfully adopted into business-as-usual operations.

In the first 12 months you will lead two significant initiatives: the cloud migration of the Universitys finance system and the implementation of a new identity and access management solution. Both programs will require exceptional change management capability including the ability to navigate complexity influence across diverse stakeholder groups and drive adoption at scale. Beyond this phase you will manage an evolving portfolio of projects aligned to digital transformation serviceimprovementand operational efficiency.

Working closely with ITS teams senior leaders executivestakeholdersand external vendors you willdemonstratehighly developed communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear compelling messages. You will confidently engage at executive level building trust influencingdecision-makingand ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

Whats Required

• Relevant tertiary qualification in information technology business project management or a related discipline or equivalent extensive experience delivering complex projects in large organisations.

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams to achieve alignment and successful project outcomes.

• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders including professional staff academic leaders and students.

• Outstanding planning organisational and prioritisation skills with experienceallocatingresources managing multiple concurrent work streams and meeting deadlines in a large complex organisation.

• Strong conceptual analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect multiple work streams into coherent improved processes and solutions.

• Ability to interpret and use qualitative and quantitative data translating insights into informed solutions andleveragingdata to guide decisions and measure project outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience in change management including stakeholder engagement communication and adoption of new systems or ways of working.

• Proven capability in influencing senior stakeholders and guiding decision-making including executives academic leaders and professional staff.

• Experience translating business needs into clear project scope requirements and actionable deliverables with strong business analysis skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying policies and procedures translating them into system processes and influencing work practices.

• Proven ability to manage strategically andprovideauthoritative advice at a senior level balancing operational requirements with strategic priorities.

Qualifications and Licences

• Relevant professional certifications in project management (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner PMP Agile) and/or formal training in change management () or business analysis highly desired but not essential for this role.

Salary details

• Appointment to this role will be at HEO9and will have a totalremunerationpackage of up to $ base salary within the range of $130242to$137276plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

If this role is of interest we look forward to hearing from provide your up-to-date resumeand:

• To apply online please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role skillscapabilitiesand experience.

• For current UTAS staff in submitting your application you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.

• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

Position Description Senior IT Project Manager .pdf

• ApplicationscloseSunday17thofMay11.55pmAustralian Eastern Standard Time.

• Interviews with shortlisted candidates arescheduled forthe weekcommencingMonday the25thofMay2026.

• For further information about the technical requirements of thisposition please contact:Vanessa GarrattManager Enterprise Cloud Services forgeneral recruitment enquires please contact the Talent Acquisition Team via email at.

To be eligible for this position youare required tohave Australian citizenship permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace employment history and police background checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.