Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the QS Top 50 under 50 as Australia's top young university, and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow.
About the Role
The Senior Agile Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of multiple concurrent, complex IT initiatives, operating within Agile and SAFe ways of working. Working within an Agile Release Train (ART), this role leads multiple squads and partners closely with Product Managers and senior business stakeholders to deliver meaningful, measurable value to the university.
The role plays a critical leadership function in translating strategic objectives into executable delivery outcomes. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders across Finance, HR, Legal, Risk and Compliance, division leaders, administrators, and IT teams to ensure complex, multi-faceted initiatives are delivered in alignment with the university's strategic priorities.
Leveraging your experience in both traditional project management and Agile delivery, you will apply sound judgement, influence, and initiative to manage timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple initiatives. You will foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, while ensuring effective governance and policy compliance within a large, complex IT environment.
About You
As the Senior Agile Project Manager, you will have:
* Demonstrated proficiency, with certification as appropriate in Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe, with a deep understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks
* Senior experience working as a Project Manager or Scrum Master across various technologies with a proven track record of delivering successful solutions through PI iterations
* Proven track record of successfully leading multiple concurrent IT initiatives, including planning, execution, and delivery, preferably using Agile methodologies
* Demonstrated ability to create and present business cases and strategies for consideration for funding of IT initiatives
* Superior ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across the university, including senior executives, faculty, administrators, and technical teams, to gather requirements, align expectations, and ensure success.
* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate multiple cross-functional Agile teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance
* Understanding of IT systems, technologies, and processes relevant to university environments, enabling effective management and oversight of IT initiatives
Remuneration
A competitive salary, including a market-leading employer superannuation contribution of 17%, will be offered to the successful candidate.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.
How To Apply
Please click the Apply link to be taken to the UTS website. Here you can download:
* full details of the application process;
* a copy of the position statement; and
* information on remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions
Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC332050 and your name.
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at
Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11:59PM AEST
Applicants must have current and valid work rights in Australia.
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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan. Cited as a WGEA Employer of Choice since the inception of the award, we were among the first Australian institutions to receive the Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation for our commitment to action addressing gender equity in the STEMM disciplines.
We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.