Senior Project Manager

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Description:

The University is now seeking to recruit two Senior Project Managers, one on a permanent basis to work as part of the Service Assurance and Compliance Team, and one on a fixed term basis to work in the SRS (Student Record System) Project, both in Technology and Information Services (TIS). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location. We have an ambitious vision, and are looking for people who are passionate, innovative and driven to deliver the best to be part of the team. The vision includes a substantial move to Cloud based services and leveraging the features and benefits this provides. You will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of technical projects for the University ensuring that products delivered are customer focussed, cost effective and efficient, and support the University’s strategic direction. Your responsibilities will include management of large/complex and/or project portfolios, developing business cases for future projects, and supporting initiation of projects within the IT Roadmap, including support of procurement activities. Other duties will include oversight of all projects within the Directorate, risk management, and the line management of other project managers and contract staff, as well as management of other resources within the Directorate on a matrix basis. You will be working in a dynamic IT environment with the opportunity to engage on a University-wide basis. You should have a proven track record of complex project delivery in an IT environment, and should hold a relevant project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 etc). Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about either role then please contact Lian Eveleigh - Email: lian.eveleigh@plymouth.ac.uk Tel: 7730286621 for the Service Assurance and Compliance role, or Lindsey Miller – Email: lindsey.m.miller@plymouth.ac.uk Tel: 07709660513 for the SRS project. The Service Assurance and Compliance role is a full-time permanent position working 37 hours per week, and the SRS project role is on a fixed-term basis for 2 years due to funding, working 37 hours per week. The SRS project position will be based in the Cookworthy building in Plymouth. Flexible working options including an element of remote working and job share will be considered. Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 8November 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . Service Assurance and Compliance Role Summary Student Record System Role Summary Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£42,149 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 8

Package:

Full-Time, Fixed-Term

Contractual hours:

37

Basis:

University in a beautiful location.

We have an ambitious vision, and are looking for people who are passionate, innovative and driven to deliver the best to be part of the team. The vision includes a substantial move to Cloud based services and leveraging the features and benefits this provides.

You will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of technical projects for the University ensuring that products delivered are customer focussed, cost effective and efficient, and support the University’s strategic direction. Your responsibilities will include management of large/complex and/or project portfolios, developing business cases for future projects, and supporting initiation of projects within the IT Roadmap, including support of procurement activities. Other duties will include oversight of all projects within the Directorate, risk management, and the line management of other project managers and contract staff, as well as management of other resources within the Directorate on a matrix basis.

You will be working in a dynamic IT environment with the opportunity to engage on a University-wide basis.

You should have a proven track record of complex project delivery in an IT environment, and should hold a relevant project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 etc).

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about either role then please contact Lian Eveleigh - Email: lian.eveleigh@plymouth.ac.uk

Tel: 7730286621 for the Service Assurance and Compliance role, or Lindsey Miller – Email: lindsey.m.miller@plymouth.ac.uk

Tel: 07709660513 for the SRS project.

The Service Assurance and Compliance role is a full-time permanent position working 37 hours per week, and the SRS project role is on a fixed-term basis for 2 years due to funding, working 37 hours per week. The SRS project position will be based in the Cookworthy building in Plymouth.

Flexible working options including an element of remote working and job share will be considered.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 8 November 2021 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, and our range of benefits/support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

Service Assurance and Compliance Role Summary

Student Record System Role Summary

Job Description

A8182

£42,149 - £50,296 per annum - Grade 8

42149

42149

50296

Professional/Support Services

Mon, 1 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Full-Time, Fixed-Term

37

Thu, 7 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk