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Senior Project Manager

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This role will see you navigating the complexities of building an international campus in partnership with a local organisation, from concept to execution. You'll manage business case development, strategic partnerships, and project delivery while keeping a firm grasp on compliance, risk, and academic standards. This is your chance to make an impact on a multi-year project with significant outcomes for education and innovation.

This role will lead a high-profile initiative to replicate an Australian campus internationally, in collaboration with a local partner. You’ll manage key areas such as legal, tax, compliance, academic delivery, and risk, paving the way for a smooth partnership and execution.

What you will do

  • Develop and present a comprehensive business case for council approval.
  • Oversee key areas such as legal, tax, compliance, and academic delivery.
  • Manage risks, issues, and project governance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive implementation and execution over the next 2–3 years, ensuring successful delivery of the offshore campus.
  • This will be a Business Project Manager role as opposed to Technical.

What you will have done

  • Delivered large-scale, strategic projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills, balancing high-level strategy with attention to detail.
  • Developed business cases for major initiatives, ideally within higher education or M&A.
  • Worked collaboratively across functions, including legal, tax, and compliance.
  • Shown self-starting capabilities, quickly getting up to speed on complex projects.
  • Experience in higher education or academic delivery is highly regarded.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Adelle Yen on 61 3 8628 2139 for a confidential discussion.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Project Management / IT Management

Industry: IT

Salary: AUD145,000 - AUD160,000 per annum + incl super

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Melbourne CBD

Job Reference: 1987610/001

Date posted: 22 January 2025

Consultant: Adelle Yen

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