Project Manager (IT Infrastructure)

About IT Services

IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers. 

The Team

A newly-formed division, Infrastructure Services gathers together our Network, Computing and Data Center Platforms, including support for Campus Development by the UoM Estates Directorate.

The programme covers three areas:

• Change driven by the Infrastructure Roadmap – A rolling plan of maintenance and refresh of core infrastructure platforms.
• Development of new Infrastructure capability – Development of core infrastructure platforms to incorporate new technology or meet new demand.
• ITS input to Estates initiatives – Delivery of ITS components within Campus development projects delivered by the Estates Directorate

The role

We are looking for a Project Manager to focus on Roadmap activities and support for the Estates Directorate; working directly with ITS team leaders and other PMs, as well as Estates teams to agree, plan and manage delivery of work packages.

The main purposes of the role are to identify, plan and manage delivery of scheduled improvements to IT infrastructure, ITS input to Estates projects, and work packages to other ITS PMs.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the identified activities are on track to deliver the agreed successful outcomes and benefits within defined time, cost and quality parameters, operating within a standard project management framework at all times.

The person
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to manage multiple activities
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, schedule, monitor and report on agreed activities to ensure that each contributes to the overall achievement of the programme
• Ability to identify and manage risk as well prompt response to emerging issues

What you can expect in return

• As well as a competitive salary, and working for an internationally recognised University
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays
• Closure between the Christmas and New Year periods – this is in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, supporting your physical, mental, and financial health and legal advice
• Leading pensions schemes, travel season tickets loans, workplace nursery, staff networking groups discounts for all the family to enjoy and so much more.
• Did we mention training, career opportunities and career progression.
• In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

Find out more about our organisation and values:

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter
• Benefits of working at The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a truly global institution with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world, offering a wide range of courses and boasting outstanding facilities in the centre of Manchester. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among its current and former staff and students, it has a history of world firsts and brilliant discoveries. Manchester’s industrial and cultural heritage is mirrored by the achievements of some of the University’s most celebrated names.  The computer revolution started here in June 1948 when a machine built by Tom Kilburn and Sir Freddie Williams, known affectionately as ‘The Baby’, ran its first stored program. The celebrated wartime codebreaker Alan Turing worked on this computer during his time at Manchester.

The University is committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student experience and social responsibility in everything it does.  It is making one of the largest investments in facilities ever seen at a UK university, with £750 million spent so far and a further £1 billion to follow by 2022. Its goal is to become one of the world’s leading Universities.

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Email: Andrew.richards-2@manchester.ac.uk​​​​​​​

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.