- Full time fixed term until 31 August 2025
- Fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to join the University's Central PMO team
- Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Head of Quality Assurance, Central Program Management Office (PMO) is a business-critical leadership position that requires project quality assurance to be implemented and embedded across all strategic and transformation projects at the University.
The role will pioneer change and continuous improvement by influencing, coaching, inspiring and partnering at all levels of the University to deliver increased project performance and capability in transformation leadership.
The incumbent will develop the vision and roadmap for the Project Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement functions (within the Central PMO). It will require a range of senior management level capabilities including strong communication, facilitation, schedule and resource management, 3rd party management and stakeholder management skills, which will be applied across all areas of the University
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- own and champion the Quality Assurance (QA) framework
- drive completion of QA project audits
- lead the use of 'lessons learned' from QA project audits to evolve a Continuous Improvement (CI) framework and plan
- actively engage with and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders
- report on trends and analyse information that would support continuous improvement
About you
- demonstrated experience (minimum 10 years) developing, implementing and managing a continuous improvement framework and plan, including the responding and taking actions on lessons learned
- proven success in successfully implementing an effective project quality assurance function in a complex environment of transformational change, and where stakeholders have conflicting demands
- worked closely with a range of senior stakeholders (internal and external) with the ability to network, lead and direct business sponsors and owners in their QA obligations
- demonstrated capability to serve as a knowledgeable resource in project QA to the executive management team
- the ability to motivate, coach and mentor a high performing team to build internal project expertise and collaboration
- qualifications in a relevant domain, or certification in QA, Project Management and/or process improvement disciplines would be desirable
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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.
How to apply
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Applications Close
Sunday 18 September 2022 11:59 PM
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