Head of Project Management Office (EHM0306-0925)

Edge Hill University; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ormskirk is seeking a Head of Project Management Office to lead and develop their Project Management function. This role involves overseeing strategic change projects, ensuring successful delivery, and supporting senior management in decision-making. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in project management and strong communication skills. A generous benefits package is offered, including 48 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

48 days annual leave

Corporate Healthcare scheme

Group Life Assurance scheme

Access to CPD

Employee assistance programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted sports facilities membership

Staff benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of Project Management and Business Architecture tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for varied audiences.
• Proven judgment in complex and sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management function overseeing strategic change projects.
• Deliver agreed business benefits within budget and schedule.
• Support sponsors and project teams in change management.

Skills

Project Management tools

Business Architecture techniques

Communication skills

Ability to influence others

Judgment and problem-solving

Data analysis for decision making

Job description

Location: Ormskirk, Lancashire • Permanent • Full-time

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join Edge Hill University. In this newly created role you will have the opportunity to help shape and develop our Project Management function, which is being established to manage and oversee a range of strategic change projects. You will be expected to deliver successful change through Programme and Project Management, leading by example in the application of business architecture principles and mindset across the institution. You will be the key advisor to senior management sponsors, enabling informed decision making across projects, process reviews and change management initiatives. You will confidently lead and manage multiple strategic projects at one time, acting autonomously within budget, scope and schedule tolerances, to deliver agreed business benefits. You will employ end-to-end process review techniques and change management skills collaboratively, acting as a source of knowledge and support for sponsors, project teams and professional colleagues. In addition, you will be expected to understand and apply emerging trends and deliver business outcomes that are aligned to the University\'s strategy.

About You

As Head of Project Management Office, you will have:

• Experience of Project Management and Business Architecture tools and techniques
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate changes to business processes to stakeholders with differing levels of technical knowledge
• The ability to influence the outputs of others you are not directly responsible for
• Proven ability to use judgement and develop appropriate solutions/responses to complex and sensitive issues where there is no established precedent
• The ability to use management information/data effectively to inform decisions

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Option to join our Corporate Healthcare scheme
• Membership of our Group Life Assurance scheme
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we\'ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you\'ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn\'t about how much you take in. It\'s about what you take out into the world. Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is "A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.