Senior Agile Delivery Manager

2 months ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

The Role and Department

This is a brand new and exciting role that will champion the delivery of strategic outcomes and support teams across the University to deliver value through Agile ways of working. You will also be working in partnership with University departments and stakeholders, to manage the effective delivery of high-quality products and services that support and enhance the digital experience of staff and students.

The role sits in our Computing & Information Services team, which comprises some 200 staff working in partnership with University faculties, departments and other stakeholders, Led by the University's Chief Information Officer (CIO) the CIS Senior Leadership Team have the following portfolios: Strategy and Change (including the PMO, where this role is based); Technology Services; Information Systems; and Cyber Security. CIS supports and enables academic, teaching and administrative services across the organisation that underpin the day-to-day activities of the whole organisation

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 42 days per year.
* The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
* We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into this University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.
* If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools. If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.



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