Senior Project Manager – Higher Education Digital Transformation

About the role

This 12‑month contract position supports a large higher‑education institution in Sydney that is undergoing a major digital transformation. The Senior Project Manager will lead two strategic digital programmes that enhance the student experience across a complex, federated technology landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex digital initiatives across multiple workstreams.
• Align product vision, delivery execution and business outcomes.
• Coordinate Agile, cross‑functional and multi‑team delivery.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders throughout a decentralised ecosystem.
• Establish governance, design authority and operating models.
• Drive change, training and adoption to ensure successful implementation.
• Maintain discipline over scope, risk, budget and timelines.
• Report progress and outcomes clearly to senior leadership.

Required profile

• 10+ years of project management experience, primarily in digital delivery.
• Proven track record delivering platform‑based or digital transformation programmes.
• Experience in higher‑education or similarly federated organisations.
• Ability to navigate high‑ambiguity environments with shared ownership.
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate up to $1000 + Super (AUD).
• High‑visibility programmes with meaningful organisational impact.
• Hybrid work mode (onsite and remote).
• Potential for contract extension beyond 12 months.