Program Manager: Digital Incremental

• A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience will
be negotiated with the successful applicant.
• Full time, fixed-term contract ending 31 December 2026
• Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement

About the role

We are seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to oversee delivery of a variety of projects under our Digital Incremental portfolio. The role is an excellent opportunity to lead an important Program in Macquarie University’s digital roadmap. You will report directly to the Head of IT Project Delivery, building and leading multiple project teams to develop and implement a variety of projects (primarily technology implementation) and deliver value for students and business functions across the University.

Digital Transformation is one of the six fundamental commitments of the Macquarie University Operating Plan: to embrace emerging technologies to better connect, engage, and collaborate. The core focus of the University’s digital transformation strategy is enabling the objectives of Students First through five key focus areas, seeking to drive excellent experiences and outcomes in every dimension of students’ interactions with the University.

You will support the Macquarie University IT leadership team to deliver priority projects within the Macquarie University digital strategy. The Program Manager role will be focused on the management of multiple project teams to ensure timely, appropriate and on budget delivery to support the Macquarie University digital needs.

This role will be based at Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, and the fixed term contract ends 31 December 2026.

About You

You will be a self-starting individual with excellent work organisation, time management skills and ability to work under pressure. You will have strong analytical skills, an eye for detail and be able to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders at all levels. Your specific experience will include leading complex, large-scale, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes in a university or similar environment. You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment, applying a methodical and consultative approach in your work, and be motivated to deliver work outputs that are of a consistently high quality.

How to apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet the selection criteria below:

• Minimum of 5 years’ Program Management experience leading large programs comprised of multiple project teams.

• At least 5 years’ prior Senior Project Management experience successfully delivering medium to large scale projects across functions in large organisations.

• Previous experience delivering technology platform implementations (higher education not critical but highly advantageous).

• Lead cross-functional analysis, technology, change, and quality assurance teams to achieve key program objectives within a portfolio.

• Work with stakeholders, including external vendors, IT Directors, Project Managers, Solution Architects, and other project staff to lead initiation, planning and execution of programs and projects.

• Be able to analyse any issue and provide necessary leadership to the team to find optimal solutions with regards to project management, solution analysis, change management, quality assurance, and architecture.

• Lead, coordinate, and drive the decision-making process for key delivery decisions.

• Ensure alignment of integrated project/program plans across functions and with team leadership.

• Track and communicate with key clients and stakeholders on roadmap execution status.

• Establish effective, accurate, appropriate, and timely communication within cross-functional teams to achieve key program objectives.

• Provide updates on key issues and progress to senior management, both within IT and the Business organisation.

• Proactively identify issues and provide general guidance to resolve program and team challenges.

• Develop practical solutions to achieve program productivity and quality goals and objectives.

• Provide input and general guidance to the team for presentations and updates to management and outside collaborators where applicable.

*This position requires a criminal record check and working rights in Australia.

Applications Close: 6 May 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date. 

About Us 

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.  

Why work at Macquarie  

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.    Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.  Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:    

• 17% Superannuation    

• Subsidised onsite parking options   

• Flexible working options   

• Training and professional development   

• Onsite childcare facilities   

• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)   

• Onsite vacation care   

• Employee Assistance Program   

• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre  

• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics  

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We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work
 

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub .