APPN Senior Project Manager (Information Technology)

Adelaide University•Town of Clifton Park, NY

4d•A$137,795 - A$147,421•Onsite

About The Position

Based in the College of Science, School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at Adelaide Urrbrae Waite Campus, the APPN Senior Project Manager (Information Technology) leads end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value IT projects and continuous delivery streams. The role ensures alignment with University strategic priorities and governance requirements, overseeing project planning, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies while leading technical teams and developing strong stakeholder relationships. The position champions agile delivery and effective change management, ensures compliance with University policies and cyber security standards, and provides strategic advice to senior leadership on portfolio priorities, risk mitigation and investment decisions. Reporting to the Director, Data Management APPN, the role works with project sponsors, executive and people leaders, project teams, academic and professional staff, industry partners and community stakeholders.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience delivering complex IT projects in information systems, infrastructure, cyber security or related fields.
Proven capacity to manage relationships across a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, government agencies and industry bodies.
Experience facilitating successful outcomes with multiple stakeholders and dependencies in a complex organisational structure.
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, work autonomously and contribute effectively to team environments.
Excellent high-level written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
Customer-focused mindset and ability to build relationships for long-term collaboration and partnership.
Advanced negotiation and engagement skills, with significant experience in relationship management across complex projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-value IT projects and continuous delivery streams.
Oversee project planning, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
Lead technical teams and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
Champion agile delivery and effective change management.
Ensure compliance with University policies and cyber security standards.
Advise senior leadership on portfolio priorities, risk mitigation and investment decisions.
Work with project sponsors, executive leaders, people leaders, project teams, academic and professional staff, industry partners and community stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
Manage competing priorities, deliver continuous improvement and develop innovative solutions aligned with University strategic objectives.