Research Management Systems Project Delivery Lead

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

As the Research Management Systems Project Delivery Lead (CRIS and Research Data Repositories), you will provide leadership and oversight of the Ensuring Data Compliance, Insights and Sharing (EDCIS) project to extend the functionality of the University’s current research information system (Symplectic Elements) and replace the research data repositories. You will be based in the University Libraries with close links to the Research and Innovation Service (RIS), working a minimum of two days a week at the University of Leeds campus.  

You will be leading the delivery of the EDCIS project, an institutional digital transformation project and part of the wider institutional Digital Transformation Programme. The EDCIS project is a cornerstone project to support the University in meeting the objectives set out in the Digital Transformation component of the Universal Values, Global Changes, University of Leeds Strategy 2020 to 2030. It supports the implementation of the Digital Futures and Open Higher Education strands of the Libraries’ vision, Knowledge for All, and supports the aims of University’s strategy, Research Culture Strategy, and delivery of the University’s Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF2029) submission.

You will lead the project delivery and supplier engagement to deliver: 

• REF2029 submission management module implementation in Symplectic
• Research Data Repository procurement and implementation
• Professional activities data streamline and refresh in Symplectic
• Equipment data management in Symplectic 
• Research and innovation expertise database scoping and implementation

Your work will involve ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in, supplier engagement, project governance, and product oversight. You will work with the Business Leads, subject matter experts, suppliers, and technical teams to deliver the EDCIS project to an agreed implementation plan. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Claire Knowles, Associate Library Director: Research and Digital Futures

Email: c.knowles1@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 04 May 2025

Interview Date: Monday 19 May 2025

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