Director, Portfolio Delivery
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Excellent salary package, including generous superannuation and leave loading
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of programs and projects related to the University’s technology and digital strategies.
- Establish and maintain a body of knowledge and best practice disciplines for IT project management.
- Manage project prioritisation frameworks aligned to the strategy.
- Create roadmap artefacts that communicate the IT portfolio plans clearly to stakeholders across the University.
- Advise the IT Executive Team on the delivery agenda of projects.
- Support the Deputy CIO in developing and monitoring IT project budgets and forward planning.
- Manage resource scheduling for all resources involved in IT projects.
- Manage program/project risks and issues, identifying priorities and mitigating actions.
- Provide governance oversight to the entire program portfolio, maintaining IT Portfolio Steering Committees.
- Manage arrangements with suppliers of Project Delivery Resources and Testers.
Requirements
- Demonstrated portfolio leadership experience.
- Experience managing and governing the performance of third-party suppliers.
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management at senior leadership levels.
- Strong experience leading and motivating a team of senior IT professionals.
- Solution focused with high levels of negotiation and consultation expertise.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound understanding and knowledge of the tertiary education sector.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to relevant training.
- Understanding of UNSW’s aims, objectives and values.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
Notes
- For further details on the benefits, please visit the UNSW jobs website.
- Applications close: Thursday 17th of October at 11.30pm.
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Salary
- Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates). Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam. School tuition fees for children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year.
Responsibilities
- Support the VN ITS Director and VN ITS PMO in establishing and delivering to a roadmap of initiatives that drive benefits for the University.
- Plan, schedule, monitor and report on activities related to the infrastructure program and property projects, to ensure that each project and program contributes to the overall success of the portfolio.
- Maintain key delivery relationships with the partners and vendors, to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Manage project budgets within the program of work, monitor expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the program progresses.
- Identify risks and manage issues with appropriateness of work for this program; identify interdependencies, impact on business activity, deviation from strategic aims, erosion of expected benefit, program staffing and costs.
- Develop, lead, and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with ITS stakeholders, partners, and customers.
- Cultivate a culture and mindset of results orientation, agile work practices and sound project, program management and business analysis practices to enable initiatives to be delivered efficiently, effectively and aligned to the business value.
- Provide effective leadership to the program and project teams; take appropriate action where team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
- Collaborate with the Senior Managers, ITS to ensure seamless transition to business-as-usual support and with the broader project management community to facilitate standardisation through reuse of standards, practices, tools, and process for project portfolio delivery.
- Advocate the PMO methods and tools to deliver a standardised quality of service of portfolio, program and project management.
- Assist with pipeline demands, coordinating estimates, in consultation with key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience required.
- Prince 2 or PMBOK certified.
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification (preferred).
- Agile Certification i.e. SAFe, Scrum (preferred).
- Extensive Program manager experience managing ITS program of work.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external clients.
- Excellent attention to detail in written and spoken communications in order to identify and solve issues.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading Infrastructure programs and property projects, including large size asset refresh domestically and remotely at an international location.
- Demonstrate experience in successfully using Waterfall/Agile methodologies, while managing large size, complex projects with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to manage staff who are not co-located.
- Evidence of budget accountability and responsibility of $5M+ portfolios.
- Strong self-confidence and decisive ability to work independently, managing a functional area to achieve targets on time and within a budget.
- Strong vendor/ partner management capability, with an ability to negotiate contracts and SLAs for infrastructure initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
- Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam.
- One-way flight from home location to Vietnam for staff and immediate dependents.
- School tuition fees for children, up to USD $20,000 per child up to 2 children per year.
- Private premium medical insurance for employee and immediate family.
- 20 days annual leave plus 5 days paid leave Christmas closure and paid sick leave.
- Support and guidance from experienced Mobility Advisor to assist in work permit and visa application together with relocation to and settling into living and working in Vietnam.
- Ongoing professional development program and support.
Notes
- English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 6.5 (General) with a score of at least 6.0 or 170 in Lingua Skills.
- In order to be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume AND A COVER LETTER.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and review ICT procurement sourcing strategies and policies, through spend analysis, demand analysis, market analysis and facilitate stakeholder engagement for one or more specific ICT categories.
- Publish ICT sourcing events through UQ’s approved tendering platform and contribute effectively to all aspects of ICT procurement including procurement plans, specification / tender development, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Independently prepare ICT procurement contracts based on UQ’s specifications and approved template terms and manage the execution of ICT contracts.
- Contribute effectively to all aspects of ICT contracting and where appropriate lead, supplier negotiations, including commercial and liaise with UQ Legal Services in relation to identified legal risks associated with ICT procurement activities.
- Provide ICT Procurement service and advice to UQ procurement stakeholders in a relevant, timely and accurate manner on matters relating to UQ’s procurement policy and procedures, including those relating to the ICT category.
- Adopt and promote UQ cyber security practices & ensure compliance with UQ’s Cyber Security Policy and procedures.
Requirements
- A degree (preferably in Information Technology, Law, Commerce or Business) with subsequent relevant experience working in or supporting a large IT department; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in ICT Procurement for large organisations; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Knowledge of procurement policy and procedures as they apply to ICT procurement in a large public sector or commercial organisation.
- Demonstrated experience and references leading and advising on significant ICT procurement sourcing activities from planning, risk management, and development of tender documentation through to vendor negotiation and contract delivery.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated negotiation abilities, with experience in consulting with and influencing stakeholders to deliver outcomes within a large environment, preferably at a university.
- High level analytical skills and ability sufficient to assess problems, articulate trends and strategies based on that analysis, and propose appropriate solutions and provide concise reports against indicators for management.
- A proven ability to be highly organised and self-managing, with the ability to meet tight deadlines, manage conflicting priorities and set realistic goals with minimal supervision or direction.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
- As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases (2%) – at least once a year.
- Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- 211 Wellington Road, Mulgrave
Salary
- $80,603 - $92,585 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Responsibilities
- Providing excellence in operational administrative and accounting process and judgement
- Providing sound and timely advice to support all stakeholders, including students, academics, professional staff, vendors and the general public
- Implementing a range of services relating to quality expense management service delivery and vendor payment services
- Accounts payable duties such as processing overseas and local supplier invoices, payroll payment and accounting documentation
- Maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with University policy and procedures, taxation and auditing requirements
Requirements
- Previous exposure to applying tax laws and policies
- Experience in providing high-quality customer service
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Support for parents and personal commitments
- Inclusive and respectful workplace culture
Notes
- Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
- Enquiries: Ms Kirsty Lavin, Payment Services Manager, +61 3 9905 0905
IT Commercial Partner
Australian Catholic University North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $130,436 - $145,816 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $110,220 - $123,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing strategies to optimize IT commercial processes, including sourcing, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.
- Managing relationships with IT vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving value for money.
- Conducting regular reviews of vendor performance and service level agreements to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Analysing IT expenditure and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and optimization.
- Developing and maintaining budgets for IT procurement activities, tracking expenditures and ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
- Conducting cost-benefit analysis for proposed IT investments and initiatives, providing recommendations to senior management.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, policies, and ethical standards relevant to the higher education sector.
- Mitigating commercial risks associated with IT procurement activities, including contractual, financial, and reputational risks.
- Implementing and maintaining robust governance processes for IT procurement, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders across the university to understand IT requirements and priorities.
- Communicating effectively with senior management, presenting procurement strategies, budget forecasts, and performance metrics.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement within the IT procurement function, fostering innovation and best practices.
- Identifying opportunities to streamline procurement workflows, automate manual processes, and enhance efficiency.
- Monitoring industry trends and developments in IT procurement practices, incorporating new methodologies and technologies as appropriate.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Benefits
- 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
- Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
- Access to generous benefits which include flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Brett Wiskar, National Manager, Information Technology at: Brett.Wiskar@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
Dates
- Opening Date: 22-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 01-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Leading the execution of key learning and development programs across the University
- Managing leadership and talent development programs, ensuring smooth implementation and evaluation
- Collaborating with internal HR teams and external vendors to deliver effective training solutions
- Supporting University-wide compliance-based training for both academic and professional staff
Requirements
- A qualification in HR, Learning and Development, Organisation Development, or a related field.
- Experience managing learning and development programs in large, complex organisations.
- Strong project management skills and experience in vendor management.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with a proven track record of collaboration.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
- The role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.