Delivery Manager

Length of contract: Fixed term (March 2026)

What will you be doing as a Delivery Manager with us?

We are currently looking for someone to join our Digital Delivery team. As a team, we are responsible for the successful delivery of business change projects. From the initial assessment through to implementation and closure, we deliver agreed projects working in collaboration with colleagues throughout the University, third party suppliers and strategic partners. Role is Full-time.

So what will the role involve? 

• Delivery of significant project(s) within the Strategic Portfolio
• Being part of an exciting transformation within IT to Agile & DevOps
• Using your knowledge and experience to help drive continuous improvement in project delivery
• Develop strong relationships with senior University stakeholders to deliver transformational changes to the business
• Transforming the experience of our students and staff through implementation of new user focussed, best of breed, applications for key steps in the student journey
• Contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive

If this sounds like you, we’d welcome your application.

A bit about our Digital Delivery team….

At the core, we provide IT services to the University’s students, academics and professionals, but the reality is we do so much more than that! We explore new technologies, we strive to innovate whilst all along, placing a strong focus around improving the customer experience.

The Digital Delivery team are responsible for the successful delivery of business change aligned to the University Strategy and digital vision. From the initial assessment through to implementation and closure, the team deliver change working in collaboration with business colleagues, third party suppliers and strategic partners. The team is made up of Programme Managers, Delivery Managers and Business Change Managers.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - plus the ability to buy additional holiday days

Flexible and hybrid working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working, subject to business requirements

Professional development - a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Inclusion, for all of us – With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations.  Our student population is already incredibly diverse and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well. 

Wellbeing support - dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.

Greater Manchester - Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleagues, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong -  watch us in action here!

At the University of Salford we are committed to an inclusive approach to promoting equality and diversity.

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