The Strategic Change Office (SCO) works across the University to plan and implement a range of strategic initiatives ensuring that the University builds on its reputation as a world leading institution.
We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Project / Programme Manager to join the vibrant and inclusive Strategic Change Office at the University of Manchester.
The successful applicant will lead on the set up and delivery of project and programme management processes for a key strategic initiative, working with colleagues across the University to facilitate transformational change in the delivery of the University’s strategic plan. The initiatives by their nature will typically be large and complex, involving significant people, process and technology changes. Strong stakeholder management and the ability to demonstrate the value of utilising methodologies, without allowing programme and project management to become the project, will be key to keeping stakeholders engaged and supported.
You’ll have significant experience of applying best practice project, programme and change management methodologies across the full lifecycle on multi-million pound initiatives and you’ll be able to engage with and bring your stakeholders with you. Depending on the assigned initiative you may also be required to manage a number of project managers and other PMO team members, supporting their development through coaching, mentoring and management of objectives.
The role will report to the Head of Project and Programme Delivery. The role is being recruited initially for a fixed term of 1 year.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments will be made on merit.
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:
Name: Kutub Akuji, Head of Project and Programme Delivery
Email: kutub.Akuji@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
In order to shortlist for the post we need to see information about how you meet the essential and (if relevant) the desirable criteria. A CV is not always sufficient to show this. We suggest that you use the Additional Info section of the job application to give us a brief explanation of how you feel you meet the criteria. Examples could be taken from your current or previous jobs, any voluntary work you have undertaken or any experiences gained from study.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
