Project Manager- Education Portfolio
IT Services, Dartington House, Oxford
Project Manager
Please note- This position is available to University staff only. External
applicants need not apply.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a
Project Manager working hybrid with 1-2 days per week in the office, or as
required by business need.
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.
We are seeking to hire a Project Manager to specifically work within the
Education IT Portfolio, joining the team to deliver high-quality digital
education solutions for our stakeholders.
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 postholder will define, manage, and deliver projects within IT
Services, typically with budgets below £500k or where the parameters have
already been pre-defined as part of an approved proposal with an agreed
budget. They may also be asked to manage a workstream on a large complex
project.
The postholder will have financial responsibility for assigned projects
and will be responsible to the performance of PPD Group staff assigned to
their projects.
This role is a developmental, entry level role to project management. It
is expected that the post holder, once sufficient experience has been
gained, would be able to take on tasks commensurate with the Grade 9
Project manager role.
About You
Within the remit of the specific project, the post holder will be required to:
Understand the business issues and data challenges of the University and
Higher Education, in order that the scope, business objectives, and
financial viability of project requests are understood and can be verified
and agreed.
Produce project proposals for smaller initiates (typically <£500k),
following the IT Services Methodology, identifying the objectives, scope,
resources requirements, cost and benefits in order that project proposals
can be effectively evaluated by governance bodies.
Effectively apply IT Services Project methodology and enforce project
standards, in order to ensure projects are run according to agreed best
practice thereby maximising chance of successful delivery.
Create and maintain project plans, including detailed activity, resource,
and financial plans, in order that projects are completed within agreed
timescales and budgets and to agreed levels of quality.
Work with other groups within IT Services to ensure that resources are
allocated according to the plan in order to ensure delivery to plan.
Ensure risks and issues are identified and managed with mitigation and
actions plans agreed with stakeholders in order to ensure successful
delivery.
Manage changes to scope and priorities throughout the project using formal
change control processes such that changes to scope, timelines, or budget
are formally approved in order that projects are completed within agreed
timescales and budgets and to agreed levels of quality
Communicate relevant project information to key stakeholders in order to
ensure that the sponsor, board and other stakeholders are fully briefed on
progress at all times.
Maintain an awareness of changes in Education technology and systems in
order to ensure that technical knowledge is up to date and that
appropriate, cost effective solutions to meet stakeholder requirements are
proposed.
Manage the project team, motivating the team to work together in the most
efficient manner and share lessons learned, in order to ensure projects
objectives are achieved.
Manage the performance of PPDG staff assigned to projects, agreeing and
monitoring individual project objectives and feed this into the annual
Performance Development Review process.
Identify opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions
for change in order to ensure that the PPD Group operates effectively.
Where required, prepare and engage with external audit and assurance
reviews, acting on feedback in order to improve performance and ensure
projects objectives are achieved.
Selection Criteria
A high level of general education to degree level or equivalent.
Demonstrable project management experience
Previous experience of managing and motivating a team, including both
business and technical staff, and of working effectively as part of a
wider, multi-disciplinary team.
Proven ability to manage, plan and take responsibility for a range of
tasks involving interaction with and the co-operation of business and IT
people.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability
to relate confidently and effectively to users at all levels.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of using industry standard project management methodologies and
tools.
Proven successful risk mitigation and quality management experience.
Experience in the Education IT sector.
Application Process
Please note- This position is available to University and college staff
only. External applicants need not apply.
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 Monday 18 November.
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 25 November and will
be face to face/online.
Contact Person : Alex Purbrick Vacancy ID : 176169
Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 18-Nov-2024 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8 Contact Email :
[email protected]
Salary (£) : 48235 - 57255 with a discretionary range up to 62407 per
annum
