Project Manager

Would you like to consolidate your project management skills within a supportive and experienced team, working on high profile initiatives?

The University of Cambridge is looking to fill a new role of Project Manager as part of its Finance Transformation Programme (FTP). Through the programme, Finance will deliver clearer information and insight, enabling institutions to make informed strategic decisions and align finance to modern best practice. It will implement new systems, introduce new tools, and redefine ways of working that will enable staff to deliver excellent financial services in support of our academic mission.

This role would suit someone with project management experience who would like to develop their skills within a disciplined programme framework. It offers a great opportunity to get involved in and learn from a high profile and wide impact programme that has been identified as one of the University of Cambridge's top priorities for the next few years.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the role will be responsible for management of one or more high profile projects, working flexibly to lead on project management, planning, resourcing, scheduling, risk management, and implementation. It will support the Senior Project Manager in effectively managing relationships with stakeholders, governance bodies and consultants and will be key to creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum on a portfolio of projects. The role holder will be expected to:

• Create and maintain required documentation, including detailed project plans
• Maintain accurate budgetary information
• Complete progress reporting in line with programme requirements and report and present to governance bodies and programme boards
• Collaborate closely with change and communications staff to plan and execute effective stakeholder engagement
• Set up and manage contracts with third party providers
• Work closely with other project managers to manage major dependencies across projects

There will be an option to explore the possibility of gaining a professional project management qualification.

Your Skills

We are looking for someone with proven project management experience who has:

• Demonstrable experience of successfully managing the delivery of projects within time and on budget.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent prioritisation/time management skills
• Effective and collaborative team and stakeholder management skills.
• An ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with senior management, external partners and with people at all levels.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Funding for this post is available for 4 years.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Louise Vincent at [email protected] .

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at [email protected] .

Closing Date: 14th April 2024

Interview Date: 22nd April 2024

Please quote reference AG40673 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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