Manager, Research Systems

GDG on Campus | University of Sydney•Takoma Park, MD

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Solve by Talent is partnering with the University of Sydney to recruit a Manager, Research Systems to support the delivery of key Information and Communications Technology (ICT) initiatives that help shape the future of education, research, and innovation. This role is central to delivering the University’s academic mission, working across faculties, disciplines, and research communities to shape platforms, services, and partnerships that enable student success, strengthen teaching, and accelerate research impact. This is a newly created leadership role with the opportunity to shape both the function and the team as the University modernises a complex legacy landscape. You will play a key role in operationalising myResearch Sydney, a flagship Digital Sydney initiative. More than a replacement for IRMA, myResearch Sydney is a new integrated research administration system designed to simplify the research lifecycle by bringing together the people, processes and technology that support research administration, with staged delivery informed by close consultation with researchers and professional staff. As Manager, Research Systems, you will lead the strategic management and ongoing improvement of the University’s research administration systems, supporting areas such as grants, ethics, academic profiles, research outputs and related operational processes.

Requirements

Experience leading platforms, systems, or application services in a complex ICT environment
Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to build capability and lead through change
Background in service management, operational support, and continuous improvement
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to work across technical and business teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in a research-intensive, higher education, or similarly complex environment is beneficial

Responsibilities

Lead the roadmap, support, enhancement, and lifecycle management of the University’s research systems.
Manage a specialist team responsible for application support, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Partner with research stakeholders and ICT teams to improve integration, service quality, and user experience.
Support the delivery and operationalisation of My Research Sydney and related initiatives.
Oversee governance, reporting, prioritisation, and issue resolution across the research systems portfolio.