Beata Ofierzynski’s passion for projects started with a life-changing move from Sydney to Macau in her mid-20s as part of the pre-opening team for an international resort. It was a bold leap into the unknown at the time, but for Beata, the chance to be part of something extraordinary was too hard to pass up.
“It felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but at the same time it wasn’t easy to pack up and leave everything and everyone I knew behind. Looking back now, it’s a risk that paid off – the experience sparked my passion for projects and showed me the impact that great planning and teamwork can create. After months of problem-solving and long days, watching the doors open at that resort for the first time brought a tear to my eye.”
Today, that passion lives on at OneSchool Global, where Beata leads the organisation’s first Project Management Office (PMO).
In simple terms, Beata’s role is about helping OSG transform strategic goals into measurable results.
As OSG continues to build its PMO capability, Beata is focused on creating practical governance frameworks that provide consistency without complexity. The aim isn’t to have a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, but to create scalable standards that support initiatives of different sizes across OSG’s global network.
“Successful project delivery shouldn’t rely on individual efforts or luck – it’s about building capability and culture that allows success to be repeated.”
One of Beata’s key priorities is implementing consistent project delivery foundations across OSG. That means establishing clear standards and providing the right support structures. Central to this work is the belief that campuses are active partners in change rather than recipients of it.
“Our campuses are at the heart of everything we do. When they’re involved early in shaping projects, risks and impacts are identified sooner, implementation becomes more practical, and we avoid the rework that often comes from designing solutions in isolation.”
Ultimately, she believes a strategy is only as strong as the organisation’s ability to deliver on it.
“Good governance and meaningful engagement help turn strategic intent into measurable outcomes – creating strong foundations for everything we want to achieve in the future.”
Beata believes that trusted relationships are the foundation of strong leadership.
“Over the years, I’ve seen what happens when trust is missing. People stop sharing challenges early, decisions are made in silos and issues often become bigger than they need to be before they surface. No process or framework can fix that.”
That belief drives Beata’s investment in relationships. By taking time to understand people’s priorities and challenges, she creates a foundation for open conversations and better collaboration.
“When people know you’re genuinely on their side, they speak up while there’s still time to resolve issues. In my experience, that’s often the difference between project success and failure.”
Outside the office, Beata’s love for dogs leads her to volunteer with greyhound rescue and rehoming organisations.
“It’s so rewarding for these animals to discover what it means to be someone’s beloved pet after a life of race tracks and kennels. It keeps me grounded and it’s a nice balance to a career built around plans, frameworks and structure.”
Beata’s leadership advice centres around ambition and balance.
“Don’t let your career define you. Work hard and be ambitious, but don’t lose yourself in the process. Remember that you don’t need to have everything figured out when you’re young – so trust your instincts and a fulfilling career will be part of a great life, but not the whole of it.”
