Project Manager- Sales & Marketing Full Time, 12 Month FTC, Sydney CBD Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, English language training and settlement services, creative media education, workforce education and student recruitment.
About the role Reporting to the General Manager Marketing and Recruitment, this newly created role will support the delivery of the transformation programme in the Sales and Marketing function. The role will work alongside Executive sponsors to manage the end-to-end delivery of key Sales and Marketing initiatives and support the implantation of projects to drive regional efficiencies and world-class quality.
Essential Criteria
Previous experience in managing projects, with knowledge of project methodologies and tools
Previous experience in leading change programs
Demonstrated ability in building strong relationships, including ability to influence stakeholders at all levels in a complex, matrix environment
Highly developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including the capacity to arrange workload to meet conflicting priorities and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively in ambiguous environments by adapting to various situations and change priorities
Desirable Criteria
MBA or other relevant qualifications
Good understanding of processes across a multi-site, complex organisation
Experience in the education sector, an understanding of the sales process including student admissions and conversion and pipeline management
What we offer An appropriate remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Enquiries and applications, including a cover letter and resume, should be sent to Stefanie Leich, HR Business Partner University Partnerships Australasia, and Email: Friday
26th
[email protected]. Applications close on COB
January 2018.
Successful applicants require working rights in Australia, and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check.
Position Description Title:
Project Manager – Sales & Marketing
Functional Area:
University Partnerships Australasia
Reports to:
General Manager, Marketing and Recruitment
Full time or part time:
Full time, 12 month FTC
Location:
Sydney
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Role Context
As demand for education continues to grow, with increased wealth in emerging markets and a growing skills gap in developed markets leading to significant opportunities for education providers. The sector has also reached a tipping point, where technology is facilitating the emergence of innovative new business models that are changing the delivery of education products and services around the world. Navitas is looking to capture these opportunities and respond to these challenges by delivering a multi-year transformation program – Navitas 2020.
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Overview and objectives of the position:
Reporting to the General Manager Marketing and Recruitment, this newly created role will support the delivery of the transformation programme in the Sales and Marketing function. The role will work alongside Exec sponsors to manage the end-to-end delivery of key Sales and Marketing initiatives and support the implantation of projects to drive regional efficiencies and world-class quality.
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Key relationships: GMs Sales & Marketing, GM Global Recruitment Regional Sales Directors and staff PMO Manager Marketing Directors, Managers and Staff College Directors and Principals CEO, UPA
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Qualifications and Selection Criteria
Essential: Previous experience in managing projects, with knowledge of project methodologies and tools Previous experience in leading change programs Demonstrated ability in building strong relationships, including ability to influence stakeholders at all levels in a complex, matrix environment Highly developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including the capacity to arrange workload to meet conflicting priorities and deadlines Ability to work collaboratively in ambiguous environments by adapting to various situations and change priorities Desirable: MBA qualification Good understanding of processes across a multi-site, complex organisation Experience in the education sector, an understanding of the sales process including student admissions and conversion and pipeline management 5.
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Key result areas: Successful implementation of the projects associated with the transformation initiative Schedule, monitor and manage workflows across cross-functional teams and interdependencies Provide input into interdependent projects and work streams Provide analysis and guidance on best practice and facilitate structured decision-making Proactively manage competing priorities and stakeholders to promote change objectives, remove obstacles and resolve issues Key Performance Indicators Project deliverables and objectives met on-time and to quality Feedback and support of key stakeholders from across the business
