Senior Project and Programme Manager

DescriptionAre you interested in joining an established specialist team of dynamic and friendly project and programme delivery professionals supporting IT and business change at the University We are looking for two enthusiastic and experienced Senior Project and Programme Managers to join Project Services which is part of the Information Services Group (ISG). Our diverse project portfolio supports research teaching and professional services. Our projects improve business efficiency enhance student experience maintain IT compliance and enable digital transformation. The roles are both open-ended contracts and have a hybrid working pattern involving working on campus one to two days a week and when necessary for in-person meetings and activities. Working hours are ideally 35 hours per week but we will consider flexible working requests. The roles report to one of our Team and Portfolio Managers.What we can offer you:A competitive salary of 50253 - 61759 (UE08)An opportunity to work with an unusually wide range of business areas and types of IT and business changeAn opportunity to make a difference at one of the worlds top universitiesGenerous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (inclusive of festive closure days)Highly competitive defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contributionA range of flexible working options to help prioritise work/life balanceA day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activityAccess to excellent online learning staff development opportunities and a Staff Scholarship fundVariedstaff discountsfamily-friendly initiativessupport for staff wellbeingand moreUse ourreward calculatorto find out the total value of the pay and benefits for these roles.What the job involves:Delivering large complex projects and programmes within agreed resources time and quality and in line with agreed outcomes/benefitsDeveloping effective trusted relationships with partners within ISG and across the UniversitySupporting and coaching project managers and other staff engaged on projects to deliver successful outcomesExemplifying best practice in project and programme delivery including planning stakeholder engagement risk and issue management and creating and maintaining documentationDeveloping business cases and project proposals to obtain fundingView the full job description.A bit about you:Your skills and attributes for success include:Extensive experience working as project manager delivering successful solutions in challenging business environmentsNaturally benefits focused with a good sense of relative priorities evidenced by track record of meeting deadlinesFlexible and diplomatic with proven negotiating and influencing skillsAbility to listen learn and adapt in new environmentsTeam player who builds effective relationships and establishes trust with colleagues at all levelsApplication procedure:We welcome informal enquiries about the roles to find out more please email Rhian Davies (Head of PMO and Interim Head of Project Services) atThe University is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. If you have the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age gender identity disability sexual orientation religion belief or race.Prior to any employment commencing candidates will be required to evidence Right to Work in the UK we will not be considering sponsorship of international workers in this role so we will not invite anyone to interview unless they have Right to Work already in place.To apply upload a CV and cover letter before 7th October 2025.Interviews are expected to be held in-person during week commencing 20 October 2025.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Contract Department / Functional Area: Project Management Experience: years Vacancy: 1