Senior Project Manager

About UP Education

UP Education is a prominent Australasian education group offering foundational, vocational, and higher education programs to both domestic and international learners. We are driven by a commitment to unlocking student potential through passionate and diverse staff, fostering a culture of ongoing learning and professional development.

Job Overview

• This is a permanent, full-time position based in Ponsonby, Auckland, requiring a hybrid work schedule of three days on-site and two days working remotely.
• Occasional travel to Australia may be necessary during certain phases of project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, setting clear project scopes, objectives, success criteria, scheduling, resource allocation, and managing dependencies.
• Ensure governance structures and accountability mechanisms keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, and budget, including transparent reporting and escalation channels.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate efforts among business units, IT departments, and external vendors to sustain project momentum and prioritize effectively.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and changes proactively, mitigating bottlenecks to maintain smooth project execution.
• Maintain active communication with senior leadership, supporting change management processes and ensuring operational readiness and adoption of project outcomes.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years managing complex IT projects and multi-stream initiatives from inception to completion.
• Well-versed in business applications, system integrations, and data migration processes.
• Practical expertise with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, effective communication, and project planning.
• Certification in project management methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or CSM preferred; prior involvement in the Australian or New Zealand education sector is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and undergoes an annual review.
• Join a supportive team environment committed to continuous professional development.
• Take advantage of an exciting opportunity within a dynamic and expanding organization.

Diversity and Inclusion

We actively seek to attract applicants with diverse identities and viewpoints to reflect the wide range of students we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to ensure fairness and consistency throughout our hiring processes, fostering an inclusive work culture that celebrates diversity.