PCMS Operational Project Manager

1 week ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year


This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a new institution-wide strategic project which will transform our approach to portfolio and curriculum management, strategically enhancing the University's programme portfolio and the provision of high-quality education. This will be through the procurement and implementation of an appropriate curriculum management systems solution alongside the redesign of all processes currently used for portfolio and curriculum management, which include programme development and approval, annual curriculum planning (curriculum modifications), late curriculum modifications, continuous improvement and curriculum revalidation, and curriculum suspension and withdrawal. 

Reporting to the Head of PCMS Project Delivery, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering operational business process change across academic schools and corporate services divisions, supporting the implementation of the systems solution from the business perspective working in partnership with Digital Services, and providing essential subject matter expertise in at least ONE of the following areas: academic quality and enhancement; or student/course records management and systems; or business change management in academic schools and colleges and/or other related business function, to inform the development and implementation of the University's new approach to and systems solution for portfolio and curriculum management. 

We are looking for a broad range of skills and expertise across the team. We are therefore open to applications to work either full-time or part-time on the project over the next year in the first instance. Applicants should obtain their line manager's support for potential secondment prior to applying. 



About you

As the ideal candidate, you will have substantial specialist experience in at least ONE of the following areas: academic quality and enhancement; or student/course records management and systems; or business change management in academic schools and colleges and/or other related business functions. You will also have experience of delivering customer service and improving systems and processes for the demonstrable benefit of customers, and of delivering projects or large-scale operational processes. You will also have experience of developing and delivering training, guidance and/or stakeholder engagement activity.



Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Stacy Hall at [email protected] 

As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here 
 
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.


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