Project Manager

About the company

UP Education is a major education group serving Australasia, offering foundation, vocational, and higher education programs to both domestic and international learners. The organisation is focused on unlocking student potential and supports that mission through a committed, varied, and people-focused workforce that values ongoing learning and career development.

Role overview

This is a permanent full-time Project Manager position based in Ponsonby, with a work pattern of three days in the office and two days working from home. In some phases of the project lifecycle, travel to Australia may be required. The role involves leading projects that create meaningful impact across the UP Education group, bringing teams together, keeping delivery on track, and resolving issues to achieve successful outcomes from start to finish.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of full project delivery, including defining scope, choosing delivery methods, setting up governance, and building plans that keep work on time, within scope, and inside budget.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams, ensuring accountability, clear prioritisation, and effective collaboration throughout the project.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes, putting mitigation measures in place and escalating concerns promptly when needed.
• Design and run change management activities that prepare stakeholders, support operational readiness, and enable a smooth move into business-as-usual operations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and vendors, provide clear progress updates, and support informed decision-making with transparent communication and reporting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience delivering IT projects while balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of business systems and project delivery approaches.
• Well-developed skills in stakeholder management, vendor coordination, communication, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to create and manage project plans, schedules, and interdependencies.
• A recognised project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-ACP, CSM, or AgilePM.
• Experience in the Australian and/or New Zealand education sector is preferred.
• Exposure to SMS, LMS, and CRM platforms, including integrations between them, is desirable.
• Background in vendor management, business case development, and benefits tracking will be an advantage.

Additional information

Salary will be set according to experience and reviewed on an annual basis. The company offers a supportive team environment and a strong commitment to learning and professional development. This role is a chance to join a growing organisation and contribute to an energetic team. The employer is committed to equal opportunity, inclusive hiring, and a fair, consistent interview process. Questions related to identity are used to support a diverse applicant pool and help ensure the workplace reflects a wide range of perspectives.

Work arrangement

This position is based onsite in Ponsonby with a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days from home.

Travel

Travel to Australia may be needed at certain points during the project lifecycle.

Equal opportunity

The organisation is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and an unbiased recruitment process.