Senior Project Manager, Full time

The University of Roehampton is recruiting to the new role of Senior Project Manager to lead our expanding Strategic Projects team. This is an exciting time to join the team and wider Planning & Strategic Projects Directorate as we are supporting a portfolio of new strategic projects for the University. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager who can combine their understanding of project management processes and tools with an ability to connect and communicate with University leaders, key stakeholders, and project team members to ensure that the University’s portfolio of strategic projects are delivered with the desired benefits on time and on budget.

You will be responsible for leading the Strategic Projects team, reporting to the Director of Planning and Strategic Projects, and supporting a diverse range of the University’s strategic projects, starting with a key transformational project – Supporting Academic Innovation and Learning (SAIL) which will deliver on the implementation of the new academic framework designed to improve student outcomes and support the university’s sustainability.

Key responsibilities will include:

• line managing and further developing the Strategic Projects team;
• overseeing a portfolio of strategic projects;
• creating and maintaining appropriate project artefacts (effective business cases, PIDs, project plans etc);
• stakeholder communication and engagement, as well as regular progress reporting to the Strategic Portfolio Board;
• managing an effective change control procedure and ensuring that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets;
• benefits realisation, including identifying specific measures and mechanisms by which benefits can be assessed, and developing plans to activate these mechanisms at the required time.

You will have significant demonstrable experience of delivering successful projects in a complex environment and supporting large cross-institutional change/transformation projects. You will be a skilled planner and organiser, who uses formal project management techniques to manage the concept, definition and delivery stages of projects, coordinate the work of project teams and ensure that work is delivered to agreed standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and further advance a new Strategic Projects service within the University of Roehampton, working closely with the Director of Planning and Strategic Projects and senior University Executive colleagues.

Competitive remuneration will be negotiated for the role which takes into account the successful candidates previous experience and demonstrated competencies. Professional Services/Support staff on RU7 and above have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

Further information can be found on the job description. If you would like to apply for this excellent opportunity, please click on ‘Apply’. If you have any specific questions or would like an informal discussion about the role and the key benefits package, please contact Dr Catherine Beeby-Mills, Director of Planning and Strategic Projects.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

The closing date for completed applications is: Sunday 2nd February 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held on: Thursday 20th February 2025

To enable us to respond to the market, we may interview before the closing date, so please don’t hesitate to get your application completed.

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