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Projected End Date: 31/07/2027

A founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is among the top 80 global universities and in the UK’s top 15. Our academics and global student community are helping to change the world for the better. 

Our new University Strategy sets out a clear vision – that we inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world. Our Strategy Delivery and Transformation Office (SD & T) is a friendly and busy team, responsible for the management and delivery of strategic change across the University.   

At this exciting time when we are investing in our strategic portfolio, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join the SD & T team and help deliver the University's new and ambitious strategy. You will be supporting a strategic programme of work that aims to create a world-leading Institute for Medical Innovation that will drive a dramatic step-change in translational research capability at the University of Southampton.

You will work in partnership with the University’s Executive leaders, project sponsors and the Chief of Staff and Chief Strategy Officer, and Assoc Director of the Strategy Delivery and Transformation Office to lead the planning and delivery of specified projects, using the University’s best practice project framework to ensure success. This will include providing regular status reports for stakeholders and ensuring appropriate risk and issue management processes are embedded. 

About you: 

You’ll be a proactive problem solver who can manage multiple priorities to ensure that work is delivered on time to a high standard. You’ll be an engaged team member, but also able to work independently.   

You’ll have a skill level (including experience and other qualifications) equivalent to the achievement of a professional qualification or postgraduate degree. A project management qualification APM Practitioner, MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent project management qualification desirable.

You’ll be professional, clear thinking and act as a role model within the Strategy Delivery and Transformation Team.   

If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Liz Evans Programme Manager at [email protected]   

You will be offered some excellent benefits including: 

44 days leave per year (including 6 University Closure days and 8 days public holidays) 

A 35-hour working week 

Excellent pension scheme (Employer contributions for USS are currently 21.4% of pensionable pay) 

Hybrid working  

All our benefits can be viewed here . 

About the University 

The University of Southampton is a research-driven institution, home to some of the world’s leading minds, expanding our knowledge and passing it on to future generations. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.  

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who supports our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.