Program Manager
5 hours ago
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the design, delivery, and implementation of a major strategic initiative within the Global Education space. This role is focused on building a sustainable, revenue-generating model that will contribute to the university's long-term vision.
You will provide expert program management oversight, ensuring strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of measurable outcomes. The role suits someone from a Business Analyst background who has moved into program management, thrives in ambiguity, and excels at driving complex projects forward in a higher education environment.
This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Key Accountabilities- Provide strategic leadership to ensure successful delivery of the program, aligned with the university's objectives
- Develop and manage integrated program plans covering timelines, budgets, risks, interdependencies, and change
- Establish and facilitate working groups, driving activity timelines, outputs, and communication across academic and professional services teams
- Ensure program governance, reporting, and delivery align with institutional standards
- Lead a multidisciplinary team including Business Analysts and a Change Manager, fostering a high-performance culture
- Oversee the design, development, and delivery of program workstreams, ensuring robust business cases and measurable outcomes
- Drive stakeholder engagement with senior leaders, committees, and external partners through clear communication and reporting
- Facilitate workshops and engagement activities to support program design, delivery, and adoption of change
- Monitor risks, dependencies, and market trends, proactively implementing mitigation strategies
- Champion continuous improvement, agility, and adaptability throughout the program lifecycle
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience as a Program Manager in a complex, dynamic organisation
- Strong background in business analysis, governance, and process improvement, with progression into program management
- Substantial experience in program management methodologies and techniques
- Demonstrated experience within a university or higher education environment - applicants without this will not be considered
- Experience leading and motivating agile, multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to operate in ambiguity, problem-solve, and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience preparing executive-level reports and proposals
- Financial management experience, including budget oversight and control
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present persuasively
- Commitment to health, safety, and compliance policies
- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working (Tuesday-Thursday on-site)
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