IT Program Manager

Job no:505768
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Information and Communications Technology

Competitive salary on offer, plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Continuing, full-time position available

Become a key member of the IT Digital Transformation leadership team who is responsible for defining the delivery strategy and delivering a range of initiatives / projects and associated benefits that enable digital transformation and growth across the University.

The successful candidate will lead a team of internal and vendor project managers, to plan, develop and deliver cost effective and efficient programs of projects, drive innovation within the teams to align to business needs, while fostering and nurturing a positive and high performing culture.

In order to work effectively with our geographically dispersed teams and vendor partners, some work outside of standard hours may be required.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide Digital Transformation Programs from inception (business case development), through to completion with a focus on benefits realisation.
• Proven experience in vendor management and contract negotiation, including experience managing multiple vendors across a matrix of products / services.
• Financial acumen and demonstrated experience managing large project / program financial budgets ($10mil+) and cashflow effectively.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, risk management, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience utilising Agile (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) methods for project and program delivery.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging: high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Application close 11:55pm, 5 September 2021.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

David Ball
Recruitment Specialist
E: [email protected]  

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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