Digital Transformation Manager

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Digital Transformation Manager to spearhead the implementation of its Law Faculty's digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders, drive automation projects, and enhance operational efficiency while being based in Oxford. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the faculty's operations and its alignment with broader university strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital transformation.
• Proven track record in project delivery.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Law Faculty’s Digital Transformation programme.
• Collaborate with faculty and university stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with university strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Digital Transformation Manager will plan and lead the implementation of the Law Faculty’s Digital Transformation (‘DT’) programme. This will aim to further automate and digitise its operations, processes, and services; integrating with existing university platforms and optimising the opportunities offered by Oxford University’s general DT programme. This will build on a separate project already begun to streamline and document the Faculty’s processes, led by a new Change Manager (Continuous Improvement Practitioner). The outputs of the Change Management and DT projects will support the Faculty in the fulfilment of its objectives in the Law Faculty Strategy, ‘Shared Ambitions’. The focus of the DT programme will initially be on PSS functionality, and a key element of the success of the digital transformation will be to create effective interfaces for academics and students.

The Digital Transformation Manager will report to the Digital Programme Board, and will work closely with the Dean, the Head of Administration and Finance, the Change Manager (Continuous Improvement), the Social Sciences Divisional Digital Transformation lead, the Faculty Web Systems Officer, and Faculty Team Leaders and other colleagues as required. They will also be encouraged to liaise closely with the Digital Transformation team in the University (especially, for example, the competency centres) to ensure that developments are aligned with the University People Strategy. The direct line management report will be to the Head of Administration and Finance. Please consult the further particulars for full details about the role.

The successful candidate should hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline and substantial relevant experience supporting digital transformation; demonstrable experience of evaluating, implementing and championing adoption of IT systems, digital tools, and emerging technologies and an ability to apply those to improving business impact and efficiency; advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and provide actionable recommendations; demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior management, technical teams, and end-users; a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time, within scope, and budget; strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage competing deadlines and evidence of practical experience developing and managing data management and reporting processes, with a clear understanding of GDPR and data protection obligations. Experience working within a higher education, public policy, or non-profit environment and proven experience in managing and optimising CRM and/or similar systems, including implementation, integration with other platforms, and delivering user training is desirable.

The post is fixed term for 3 years and full time, with the possibility to request part-time (minimum of 0.8 FTE). The Law Faculty supports hybrid working, and currently requires staff to be on site at least 40% of their working week. The postholder will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL.

You will be required to complete a short application and upload aCV and supporting statementas part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 18 June 2025.Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in Oxford on Friday 1 July 2025.