Senior Project Manager: Procurement and Contract Management in Adelaide

1 week ago


Adelaide, South Australia The University of Adelaide Full time

(HE09) $123,881 to $132,534 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Adelaide CBD Full-time fixed term contract until 31 December 2025

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager: Procurement and Contract Management to contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University. You will work for the University of Adelaide and be based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Procurement and Contracts team.

About the role:

As the Senior Project Manager, you will work with Leaders, Partners and/or senior Integration Management Office (IMO) staff to support procurement and contract management activity related to the creation of and transition to the new Adelaide University.

Working in support of the program, you will be responsible for delivering outcomes across all aspects of the project(s) lifecycle, including project initiation and planning, developing processes to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of the project, managing and driving the development of project deliverables and managing interdependencies with other projects, communication, and supporting project reporting requirements.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, effective management and execution of project deliverables Play a lead role in project management governance structures and forums in support of program activity Apply and promote a shared IMO project management approach through the use of prescribed systems, templates, reports and document storage As required, direct, line manage and coordinate IMO staff in support of program activity Onboard, support and enable subject matter experts as they provide input into program activity

Essential Skills and Experience:

A solid understanding of Procurement processes, principles, methodologies and tools A solid understanding of the Contract Management processes, principles, methodologies and tools Demonstrated experience in leading and executing substantial and complex projects, involving large numbers of diverse stakeholders, multiple tasks in parallel with competing deadlines and changing priorities, preferably in a Higher Education context A demonstrated commitment to contributing to and translating strategic business needs, ability to conceptualise problems and implement effective solutions Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence managers and staff with tact and diplomacy Demonstrated people leadership skills including the ability to build stakeholder relationships, coach and mentor contributors, and drive cohesive cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes

About the new Adelaide University

The new will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world's top 100 universities.

The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to advance the planning and preparatory activities required to establish the new Adelaide University. The Integration Management Office (IMO) has established functional areas which are referred to as Domains. Each Domain is responsible for executing tasks and producing deliverables that are crucial to the establishment of the new Adelaide University.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

Please address your cover letter to Hinnd Ahmadie, Talent Acquisition Specialist. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact University of Adelaide Talent Acquisition Program using job reference number

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 7th July 2024

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Applications will be jointly assessed by both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the creation of the new Adelaide University.



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