Workstream Projects Lead

The implementation of the new finance system is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference to the way in which University departments process and manage their financial transactions. As the Projects Workstream Lead you will be responsible for the ensuring the deliverables of the work stream are completed on time, whilst managing project risks, and integration with other work streams.

This is a varied role which will require collaboration and interaction with staff with a wide-ranging level of skills and expertise from within the Finance Division and also the wider University.  

The Role

The role requires in depth knowledge of Research projects alongside other projects and the management of resources needed for the development and delivery of specified areas within the work stream to avoid bottlenecks and conflicting demands. You will lead on Research workstream and oversee the Estates projects and Business and Collaboration projects workstreams to ensure consistency in design. Establishing stakeholder analysis to facilitate decision making in complex areas and thereafter encourage teams to make difficult decisions.

You will be required to develop and deliver the content and material for workshops in conjunction with the Workstream Leads and the Project Manager and ensure the outcomes, decisions and issues are recorded with impacts on training and stakeholders at the forefront.

Alongside other Workstream Leads you will establish and implement protocols for potential changes to scope and manage the day-to-day activities of the work stream teams including regular checkpoint reviews, budget, presentations to Boards / stakeholders and senior level management.

Your Skills

You will be able to demonstrate in depth knowledge regarding the processes and management of research projects, especially within a finance system.

Alongside these you will possess:

• Excellent planning for short, medium and long term using MS Projects
• Understanding of ERP (preferably Oracle Financials)
• Identify and pro-actively manage important risks, issues and problems effectively. 

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Michelle Bond , Project Delivery Manager - Michelle.Bond@admin.cam.ac.uk

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 16 March 2025. The interviews date will be held on a rolling basis, please submit your application as early as possible.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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