Senior Project Manager – Enterprise SaaS Transformation

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the integrated delivery of the University’s Banner SaaS implementation and associated business transformation programme. This 12‑month fixed‑term position is based at our Surry Hills campus with hybrid flexibility.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme plan covering milestones, dependencies, resources and critical path activities.
• Establish governance, executive reporting, assurance and escalation processes.
• Coordinate functional, technical, data, integration, security, testing, training and change workstreams.
• Manage scope, requirements, risks, issues, dependencies, change control and formal approvals.
• Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for implementation partners, system integrators and third‑party vendors.
• Lead integrated testing, cut‑over and operational‑readiness planning.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading complex enterprise technology, SaaS or student information system transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills, able to influence executives and technical specialists.
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete information and maintain momentum through ambiguity.
• Relevant project or programme management qualifications (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent).

Required skills

• Ellucian Banner (or similar higher‑education platform) implementation experience.
• Enterprise SaaS delivery, system integration and data migration.
• Testing, cut‑over and operational‑readiness coordination.
• Vendor management and performance monitoring.

What we offer

• Purpose‑led, B Corp‑certified organisation.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to lead a high‑profile enterprise transformation.
• Professional development and internal career opportunities.
• Access to free study in a relevant course (subject to eligibility).