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• Employment Type: Full time 35 hours per week
• Duration: Fixed term contract to March 2026
• Remuneration: Senior Appointment – Competitive Package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW IT is part of UNSW’s Finance and Operations Division and provides high quality, sustainable, flexible products and state-of-the-art services to UNSW. Our priorities are to drive innovative architectures that enable UNSW’s digital future and be a trusted partner of the University. 

Why your Role Matters:

As the Agile Project Manager you will seamlessly blend the structured planning and stakeholder management of a Project Management with the agile facilitation and team empowerment of a Scrum Master.

You will navigate confidently across traditional, agile and hybrid environments, adapting their approach to suit the delivery context and the needs of complex programs of work. In this role, the Agile Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of high-value digital initiatives, applying agile principles and practices to drive outcomes while maintaining focus on scope, timelines and alignment with strategic goals.

Acting as a central point of coordination between business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams, the Agile Project Manager will foster collaboration, drive continuous improvement, and manage risks and dependencies across the project lifecycle.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with substantial experience as an IT Project Manager, Delivery Manager and Scrum Master.
• Agile certification (e.g. Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent).
• (Preferred) Prince 2 or PMP certification.
• Significant experience in managing multiple projects or workstreams (agile teams) concurrently through the complete project lifecycle, with the ability to deliver to project estimates plans.
• 5+ years’ experience in leading agile teams, preferably digital related deliveries, in a large and complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead the implementation of robust digital strategies to deliver business outcomes and experience with driving technology change.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in a range of application development methodologies including ‘agile’, scrum’, ‘kanban’, ‘devops’, ‘lean’ and ‘rapid’ application development methodologies.
• Sound experience with Agile SDLC delivery tools i.e., JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Manage vendors for successful delivery of contractual obligations.
• Effective analytical, business planning and budgeting skills.
• Strong leadership and effective people management skills, with experience in building effective / high performance teams along with developing and retaining staff.
• Have a working knowledge of data management disciplines and practices specifically in MDM. Preferable have been involved in at least 1 MDM implementation.
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Able to develop effective relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels in the organisation.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and problem solving with the ability to resolve and address issues as they arise
• Comprehensive communication, consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation and partner/vendor resources.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• 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).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) by 11.55pm Thursday 12^th June 2025

Contact: Kim Symons – k.symons@unsw.edu.au  - Talent Acquisition
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.