Project Manager

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of York is seeking an expert Project Manager to drive the HR and Finance Transformation Programme within IT Services. You will lead digital and business change, overseeing planning, governance and financial controls across multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery of an ERP implementation and redesigned service delivery models.

Ideal candidates will have strategic, stakeholder-facing experience, strong change leadership, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Formación

• Project management experience in a technical, customer-focused environment.
• Experience operating at a strategic level and interacting with decision-makers.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Proven success in initiating and leading change.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing needs.
• Strong communication skills to engage and influence at all levels.
• Collaborative, hands-on approach across all levels of the programme.
• Professional qualification in IT project management (PRINCE2 or APMQ) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert project management to a high-profile digital and business change programme.
• Oversee planning, governance, risk management, and financial oversight across one or more workstreams.
• Ensure delivery of technical and business change components within budget and schedule.
• Maintain strong relationships with sponsors, system owners, and external partners to meet targets.

Conocimientos

Project management

Strategic level

Change management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Pressure handling

PRINCE2/APMQ

Independent work

Descripción del empleo

Role Description

Department

The Digital Transformation team is part of IT Services. We deliver business change via the implementation of digital technologies. Our priorities and programmes of work are governed by the Integrated Infrastructure Board, directly managed by the Digital Transformation Board and the Modernising IT Infrastructure Board.

About The Role

To provide expert project management to a high-profile, strategic, digital and business change programme. The HR and Finance Transformation Programme is a complex and fast-paced, consisting of multiple workstreams and projects that together will deliver a significant transformation of key services - including the implementation of a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and changes to the HR and Finance service delivery models.

You will manage packages of work across one (possibly two) workstreams, from planning, change control, risk management, oversight of financials and adhering to governance controls , to ensure all technical and business change components are executed seamlessly. By effectively managing relationships with project sponsors, system owners, external partners and the wider programme team, you will guarantee that projects meet their financial and operational targets while delivering sustainable value to the University.

Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Project management experience in a technical, customer-focused environment.
• Experience in operating at a strategic level and interacting effectively with specialists and decision-makers.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proven success in initiating and leading change.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage and influence others at all levels.
• Collaborative, hands-on approach and willingness to be involved and active at all levels.

It would be ideal if you hold a professional qualification in IT project management (such as PRINCE2 or APMQ).

Interview date: 24th and 25th November (in person)

For informal enquiries: please contact Laura Hallett on [e-mail].

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.