Project Director – India Operations

Job Location - Mumbai or Chennai

Your work area-

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Engagement leads initiatives focused on achievement of global engagement, transnational education and the internationalization strategy. The team works collaboratively across the University to progress global strategy and projects, global partnerships, global advocacy, developing and supporting global relationships with key stakeholders, such as government and industry leaders. It establishes strategic partnerships, transnational education programs, identifies global opportunities for Client and maintains strong relationships with global education, research, public and private sector organizations worldwide.

Reporting structure

Reports to: Director, Global Growth and Advocacy

Your role

The Project Director Client India Operations is responsible for implementing the findings of the business case to support the establishment of the UWA India campuses.This includes project management; strategic relationship management and negotiation on ensuring that key milestones are being met within the planned timeframes. The role also is involved in supporting the delivery of the University’s India Strategy through the execution of branch campuses in India, an in-country program, day to day operations in India and the provision of targeted advice to the Director Global Growth and Advocacy and broader UWA network.

Your key responsibilities

• Regularly review and monitor the actions and findings of the Client India Business Case and ensure timely delivery or identify barriers to delivery.
• Together with the Director Global Growth and Advocacy, develop and establish UWA India operations that will effectively deliver the Client India branch campuses.
• Together with the Director Global Growth and Advocacy, develop and implement the UWA India strategy to promote Client in India for strategic partnerships across government, industry and academia across priority areas to attract student numbers, research collaboration and industry relevant opportunities aligned to Client discipline areas.
• Oversee the market entry establishment of Client India; as well as engage and negotiate relevant partnerships to establish Client India Branch campuses.
• Together with Director Global Growth and Advocacy oversee and manage the risk and governance profile as well as regulatory requirements of Client India Operations in conjunction with UWA [Governance area].
• Oversee the relevant aspects of corporate services for operations including finance, legal, human resources, digital and information technology and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Oversee the integrity and governance framework for key procurement and contractual engagements for the establishment of Client India Operations.
• Develop and maintain relevant high-level professional networks and relationships in India, South Asia and relevant markets for the benefit of Client expansion into India.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and appreciation of the respective WA and India political and economic profiles and issues that influence corporate development and through the Director Global Growth and Advocacy keep Client department and schools appraised accordingly.
• Establish key standard operating procedures to ensure efficiency is Client India operations aligned to Client HQ requirements and local requirements.
• Ensure efficiency of day to day operations across Client India operations.
• Supervise, mentor and develop other staff in the India office.
• Represent UWA and the Director Global Growth and Advocacy as required, including at formal visitations.
• Undertake other tasks and projects as directed.

Your specific work capabilities (selection criteria)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications - bachelors or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across government, industry and academia.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong integrity, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP or similar) is preferred.
• Understanding of contemporary issues in relation to geo-politics, economics, and international education.
• Experience in leading engagements and negotiations to achieve efficient and smooth running of daily operations across India.
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills with a proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in adapting to a range of digital systems and platforms to increase efficiency of operations.