Come shape the future of education with us.
We are Compass - smart school management in one connected platform. We believe that time spent in the classroom should be for learning and teaching.
Our two co-founders John and Lucas met over a team lunch and while chowing down on their cafeteria sandwiches they bonded over their unapologetically nerdy love for education technology. After months of white-boarding and long days spent writing thousands of lines of code, Compass 1.0 came to life in 2009 in Lucas’ parents' garage.
Fast forward a decade - it’s no longer just John and Lucas eating sandwiches at the lunch table. Our school management ecosystem is now used in more than 2,000 schools across Australia and beyond. We’re joined by over 200 members of the Compass team, delivering smart school management solutions around the world.
About the Role amp; Team
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be leading a large-scale, long-term government project with a contract value of over $100m. Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of Compass' implementation into schools across the state.
Your role will require you to ensure that all objectives and requirements are met on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government executives, school staff, and various internal and external teams.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of the project
- Monitor project progress and report status updates to stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
- Foster strong relationships with the client and other stakeholders
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior project team members
- Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, processes, and standards
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team
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Requirements
What you'll bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Project Management or extensive Project Management experience, preferably in a technology or government setting
- Experience working within PRINCE2 frameworks will be highly regarded
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and complex requirements
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Extensive experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Ability to effectively manage project scope, budget, and timelines
- Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate and empower excellence in individuals and teams.
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
- Meaningful work in a rewarding industry that allows you to contribute to a mission that you believe in
- Flexible working culture - hybrid working environment
- Professional development opportunities amp; funding
- Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers
- 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, live chat and phone support
- Team monthly social events
Our Values
Remember how important values were for your school? It’s the same at Compass. Our values guide how and why we work.
- Work to Wow - Dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated: we aspire to break new ground. Guided by research, we constantly iterate and improve to deliver the best solution to meet the needs of our customers.
- Conquer the impossible - When we face challenges together, few problems are unsolvable. We play to each other’s strengths and work collaboratively to achieve our shared objectives.
- Be the School - Teachers and students, principals and admin staff, parents, and guardians: school communities make Compass. They are the reason we work tirelessly to make their lives easier and help them bring their school’s vision to life.
- Are Prepared, and Do it Yesterday - We plan and we prioritise but we are still agile and responsive. We work with passion and urgency, but we measure and consider variables, to deliver a high-quality solution. ‘Be Prepared’ is being ready, not reactive.
It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing fast and need people who want to grow with us. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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