We are recruiting a Project Management Officer to join the vibrant and inclusive Strategic Change Office (SCO) at the University of Manchester. The SCO, part of the Directorate of Planning, supports University-wide change to transform our services and activities. Under the direction of a Project Manager and Business Leads, the post holder will take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale change projects or workstreams (typically lasting 6-12 months), with direct business impact and defined deadlines.
The post holder will identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project and ensures that realistic project and quality plans are prepared and maintained while providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders where appropriate.
They will collaborate and engage with stakeholders to ensure consistent quality in delivery, and reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. They will manage the change control procedure and ensures that project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off. The role will be responsible for undertaking a variety of people, change, process and technology assignments across the portfolio as required.
an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Phil Francis
Email: philip.francis@manchetser.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
