Senior Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Walton Hall, United Kingdom Manpower Full time

Our client is the UK's largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time education. Combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, they are committed to transforming lives through education.

They are looking to recruit a **Part Time Senior Project Manager** to join their Academic Lecturer Contract Change Programme on a contract until 31st July 2023.

Paying between £43,414 - £51,805 (pro rata) dependent on experience. This role can be 25-30 hours a week and it is flexible to when those hours are worked.

The role is home based, with a requirement of up two days maximum total attendance at the Milton Keynes Campus during the contract.

**The role**

The AL Contract Change Programme is responsible for the successful transition of over 5,000 Associate Lecturers from workers on casual contracts to permanent employees of the Open University.

The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in building the capability of the programme to deliver change and improvement effectively. Reporting to the Programme Manager, it is a varied role, helping to shape important decisions at all levels and requiringclose working with the workstreams in the programme.

**Skills and experience**
- Evidence of Microsoft Project skills are essential
- Evidence of managing complex projects using a structured methodology; e.g. Prince2
- Excellent communication skills, an ability to influence and constructively challenge the status-quo verbally and in writing
- Effective in negotiating and the proven ability to build effective relationships and influence peer groups and senior stakeholder groups
- Experience in creating business cases and seeking approval of new projects and initiatives
- Strong IT skills and the ability to use a range of software packages including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint
- Thorough understanding of 'best practices' in all aspects of project management

**What you get in return when working for the Open University**

The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and excellent staff benefits, including 33 days' annual leave (plus 3 additional days for the Christmas closure period) and pension. They are an equal opportunities employer with an emphasis on staffwellbeing and a positive work/life balance.



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