Programme Manager (CRM)
IT Services, Dartington House, Oxford
Programme Manager (CRM) - 1 year Fixed Term Contract, potential for
extension.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Transformation team as a
Programme Manager working on a flexible hybrid basis (a minimum of two days
per week in the office and Tuesday is a fixed office day).
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust,
reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the
distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and
administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others,
creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong.
Information about the University's Digital Transformation programme can be
found here: https: // staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/digital-transformation
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.
About the Role
The Programme Manager will lead the CRM programme of works across the
collegiate University of Oxford, as part of the wider Digital
Transformation Programme. The role ensures alignment with the university's
strategic objectives and involves overseeing multiple CRM-related
projects, managing resources, budgets and timelines; ensuring successful
stakeholder communication and engagement. The Programme Manager will work
closely with senior leadership to ensure the programme delivers
significant impact across the university
You will need to guide your programme through the complete life cycle,
including evaluation of high-level needs against strategic aims, programme
design in collaboration with senior stakeholders, management of risks and
issue resolution and transition to BAU service. You will also be expected
to work with business change experts to plan and execute business change
activities, communications and stakeholder engagement both within the
Digital Transformation team and more widely across the University.
About You
The successful candidate will need to possess excellent leadership
qualities, to manage staff working directly on the programme as well as
working closely with key stakeholders and external suppliers. You will
represent your programme at the relevant Portfolio committees and at other
governance bodies when required and have the skills and experience
required to liaise with senior University Officers across key central
Divisions as well as key stakeholders in academic areas.
Knowledge of the University's operating structures is essential as is the
ability to influence and manage these external users in respect of the
significant change that the programme will introduce.
Working in close collaboration with key senior stakeholders across the
university, you will play a key role in contributing to and delivering the
University's digital transformation programme benefits through the CRM
programme.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 18 October
2024.
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 28 October and will be
face to face in Central Oxford.
Contact Person : Alex Purbrick Vacancy ID : 175663
Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 18-Oct-2024 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 9 Contact Email :
[email protected]
Salary (£) : 54315 - 62698 with a discretionary range up to 68357 per
annum