Senior Program Manager (IT)

• Opportunity to work on high-impact institution-wide transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven environment within a leading research-intensive university.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation.

About the area

UWA is embarking on a bold transformation journey backed by significant investment in Information Technology to accelerate its strategic ambitions. We are harnessing the power of emerging technologies to elevate our teaching research and operational capabilities creating smarter services richer experiences and innovative solutions for our community.

The Student Digital Experience Program is a major portfolio of initiatives focused on improving the end-to-end digital experience for students by making services more connected intuitive and easier to navigate across key student moments and interactions. The program aims to reduce friction improve access to information and support and deliver measurable benefits for students and staff across the student lifecycle.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Student Digital Experience Program overseeing multiple interrelated projects and workstreams from early concept through delivery adoption transition to operations and benefits realisation. Working with senior stakeholders across the University you will shape investment-ready proposals define program scope and roadmap establish strong governance and drive coordinated delivery that translates strategy into simpler better-connected student experiences.

This role requires exceptional planning and leadership to manage complexity dependencies and organisational change as well as disciplined oversight of schedule budget benefits risks issues resources suppliers and communications. You will provide clear status reporting and advice to governance forums ensuring delivery aligns to UWA standards processes and agreed outcomes.

About you

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline such as STEM Business or equivalent professional experience.
• Formal program or project management certification (e.g. MSP PRINCE2 PMP) or equivalent experience applying structured delivery frameworks and portfolio management practices.
• Proven track record delivering complex digital service or business transformation programs ideally over 510 years including governance financial management and benefits realisation.
• Experience developing business cases and investment proposals with the ability to articulate value risk and return.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and bring structure alignment and momentum across diverse groups.
• Solid understanding of digital delivery and change fundamentals including system delivery lifecycles integration cyber security data/privacy and service transition.

Desirable

• Experience working within higher education government or other large complex organisations.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence sexual harassment and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance will be required by the successful applicant. Some after-hours work may be required.

Position description: PD - Senior Program Manager IT

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 18 June 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

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