Finance Transformation Programme Lead (Hybrid)

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave incl Bank Holiday

Defined benefits pension schemes

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Support for health and mental well‑be

Discounts on shopping

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major finance transformation project. You will provide strategic oversight and end-to-end delivery leadership across complex, interdependent workstreams, partnering with Executive Sponsors, business teams, technical specialists and external delivery partners.

Hybrid working is supported; the role includes governance, risk and dependency management, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex, large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong track record in strategic programme delivery.
• Excellent inter-personal, analytical and communication skills.
• Identify and pro-actively manage risks, issues and problems.
• Experience in large, complex organisations, higher education advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of key programme initiatives across the portfolio.
• Provide strategic oversight and end-to-end delivery leadership.
• Oversee programme plans, resources, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Ensure progress is understood and decisions are taken at the right level.
• Provide leadership and governance to realise programme objectives and sustainable change.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Delivery leadership

Education

Project management qualification

Professional qualification

Tools

MS Projects

Oracle Financials

Oracle Fusion

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major finance transformation project. You will provide strategic oversight and end-to-end delivery leadership across complex, interdependent workstreams, partnering with Executive Sponsors, business teams, technical specialists and external delivery partners.

Hybrid working is supported; the role includes governance, risk and dependency management, and ensuring delivery aligns with strategic