Information Technology Services (ITS). Full‐time, permanent position. Base salary range $138,006 – $145,943 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 9). Based at our St Lucia location.
About This Opportunity
The Senior Manager, IT PMO Assurance leads portfolio governance and project assurance across the University's IT project portfolio. The role ensures IT initiatives align with strategic priorities and comply with established governance frameworks, supporting transparent, evidence‐based decision‐making across the IT investment portfolio. This key leadership function manages governance frameworks, supports portfolio planning, and drives continuous improvement in project delivery practices. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the university, the position helps ensure technology investments are well‐governed, strategically aligned, and deliver measurable value.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead IT portfolio governance and assurance activities, including management of governance forums, project gate reviews and assurance processes across the IT project portfolio.
* Oversee the preparation and review of project documentation and funding submissions, including feasibility assessments and business cases, ensuring alignment with governance standards and strategic objectives.
* Support IT portfolio planning activities, including initiative triage, sequencing of initiatives and coordination of inputs for annual planning and investment submissions.
* Drive continuous improvement of IT PMO governance frameworks, reporting and capability development to strengthen project delivery practices across the organisation.
About You
You are an experienced portfolio, program or project governance professional with a strong understanding of project assurance, investment planning and organisational governance within complex environments. You bring strong leadership capability, strategic thinking and the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse teams to support effective portfolio outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
* Postgraduate qualifications in IT, business, project management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
* Extensive experience in portfolio, program or project management within large, complex organisations.
* Strong knowledge of project, program and portfolio management frameworks, including governance, assurance and change management practices.
* Experience leading governance processes including project gate reviews, business case assessment and portfolio reporting.
* Strong analytical capability, including experience assessing business cases, risks and benefits associated with technology investments.
* Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes and improvement initiatives.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior decision‐makers.
* Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience managing and developing project or governance teams.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in the higher education sector and professional certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, PMBOK, Agile or recognised change management frameworks.
Benefits
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave.
* 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave and a condensed fortnight.
* Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
* Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal‐only vacancies and our Study for Staff programme.
* On‐campus childcare options.
* Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day).
* Salary packaging options.
Other Information
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre‐employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. These checks may also relate to gender‐based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment. Employer‐sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges that have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
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