Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country (see below) This exciting position will be responsible for leading and managing the successful planning and delivery of the University's IT-related projects. The Senior Project Manager will motivate and oversee project teams and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes and objectives.
The key responsibilities of the position will include:
Leading on the planning, executing and reporting on multiple and concurrent projects, delivering complex information technology solutions with enterprise-wide impacts.Planning, forecasting, managing and reporting project costs, benefits, schedule, scope, quality and risks to the expectation of project stakeholders and customers.Collaborating with multiple and varied stakeholders across all levels of the University to deliver projects and desired business outcomes in a transparent, effective and measurable way.Establishing and maintaining agile based ways of working (where appropriate) to manage, refine, and prioritise the activity backlog based on relevant customer and IDS priorities.About You The successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate their previous project management experience. They will also need to possess a positive outlook and a growth mindset that they display as part of their leadership style. This position will require the successful candidate to be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across several projects concurrently.
Additionally, the Senior Project Manager will also need to demonstrate:
High level skills in leading a team to its full potential, including advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills and the ability to manage staff performance, including unsatisfactory performance.Advanced, relevant and current industry training and certifications in project management and enterprise agile methodologies.Extensive experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure.Extensive experience in agile project management for the delivery of large, complex, enterprise-level projects comprising multiple agile teams and/or requiring integration with other activities outside the scope of the agile teams.About the University's Information and Digital Services team: Information and Digital Services (IDS) provides technology services and support to the Flinders University staff, research, and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as platform management, service desk, information security and identity access management services and more.
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17% Superannuation + salary packaging optionsFlexible working arrangementsWide range of professional development activities and servicesWe embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staffOur Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.How to Apply and Information In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter/Statement elaborating on your previous experiences in a similar role.For more information regarding this position, please contact Kirsty Mosley.Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) on 11 November 2024. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
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