- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 10 $142,074 + 17% Superannuation
Make an impact in Deakin’s Infrastructure & Digital division following an exciting period of change within the University. This key leadership position will establish and drive priorities across Program Enablement and is focused on enhancing the customer experience through integrating physical and digital infrastructure, projects, and services to deliver seamless, impactful solutions tailored to customer needs.
The Senior Manager, Program Enablement leads the delivery of large-scale projects ensuring they are completed on time, within scope and budget, to achieve outcomes for Deakin. Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Delivery, the Senior Manager will contribute to the establishment of project teams, managing key delivery and reporting elements of multiple projects and the allocation and optimisation of resources to deliver the project within tight timeframes and budget constraints.
Providing advice to leaders/business owners on technical issues, project practice and project/program delivery, the Senior Manager may also interact with external stakeholders/vendors and motivates university representatives to collaborate in resolving conflicts over project priorities and requirements. The resolution of problems is an inherent requirement of the position, requiring the need to identify and develop alternative approaches and courses of action and their implications for the project.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Proven expertise in the management of significant human and material resources
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience
- Extensive experience in initiating, delivering and managing projects within an agreed timeframe, with strong knowledge of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban) and tools (MS Project, JIRA etc.)
- Demonstrated strong understanding of contemporary discipline concepts and strategies and the capacity to adapt and implement these for the benefit of an organisation
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Mike Zbierski, Senior Director, Portfolio Delivery, on m.zbierski@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Senior Manager, Program Enablement.pdf
Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Thursday 12th December
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
Make an Impact with Us
Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve.
So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people.
Be Your Best Self
As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best.
Grow & Evolve
Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive.
Join Forces
As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Digital Services you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin.
Are you ready to make an impact with us?
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
