Project Manager

About the role

As a Project Manager within Planning, Performance and Strategic Change (PPSC), you’ll be at the forefront of delivering the University’s Strategy, working on complex change projects that span academic departments and professional services. You’ll have the opportunity to manage projects that enhance the university's future direction, contributing to one or more of the strategic themes: Education, Research, Community, Partnerships or Enablement.

This role is likely to be focused on strategic digital projects such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and the University Website, though project assignments are subject to change as our portfolio responds to the University's latest priorities. 

You will:

• Manage high-priority projects that impact strategic delivery across the University. 
• Collaborate with diverse teams of professional and academic colleagues to tackle complex challenges. 
• Develop and strengthen project management capabilities throughout the institution, making a lasting impact on how we deliver success. 
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from senior leadership to project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 
• Present your progress and insights to the Project Board and other Executive Boards, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic goals. 

This position is offered on a full time basis, fixed term for 2 years.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for managing projects and an ability to inspire and engage others. 
• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams. 
• A commitment to continuous improvement and helping the University achieve its ambitious goals. 

Further information

The Planning, Performance and Strategic Change Department brings together strategy, planning, insights and delivery in an integrated way, optimising investments and resources, enabling the University to implement our strategy, driving impact and performance. 

How we do this is just as important as what we do and we work to three key principles; collaboration, clarity and capability. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katherine Binks, Portfolio Manager, at adskjf@bath.ac.uk. Please ensure your application is submitted via our website.

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