Product Owner- TMS (Teaching Management System)

Product Owner (Teaching Management System)

Please note: This is an internal opportunity for staff from Oxford University and colleges 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 new role that provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of TMS (Teaching Management System) at Oxford.

As part of Digital Transformation at Oxford, a team has been established to develop TMS further in response to user feedback. Working as part of this Agile delivery team, the postholder will act as Product Owner, a role that is key to the definition of the roadmap for a digital service. They will advocate for the needs of the users in the design and development process.

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working as per business needs.

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

About the Role

• The postholder will engage widely with academics and administrative staff to understand their priorities and to define improvements to TMS that can streamline the user experience. A key part of the role will be to facilitate feedback from different types of users to ensure that the changes that are made support their processes.
• The ideal candidate would be a user of TMS, who understands how it can be changed to increase user satisfaction and is interested in hands-on experience of working as part of an Agile delivery team. Support and training will be provided to ensure the successful applicant can develop the specific skills in digital service development required to fulfil this role, and we would welcome applications from those currently working as academics or administrators in Oxford.
• This role is being offered as a one-year full-time secondment, but applications are welcome from those who are interested in taking this on alongside reduced responsibilities in an existing role. It is anticipated that the role will require a commitment of a minimum of 0.5FTE.

About You

• We are looking for someone who has experience of stakeholder management in complex environments and with competing priorities. You will need to have experience of engaging with stakeholder groups to understand their needs and build consensus. To do that, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to inspire the confidence of senior colleagues.
• A self-directed strategic thinker would be an ideal fit for this role with the capacity to problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and exercise good judgment. You will be able to work in, role model and thrive in an organised and professional working environment.

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 Monday 29 April 2024

Interviews will take place face to face in Central Oxford.