Project Manager SUSTAIN

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution is seeking a Project Manager to lead a complex multi-university project team. The role includes managing project closure and ensuring all phases are implemented according to requirements. Successful candidates will have experience in project management and team leadership. Salary ranges from £46,735 to £55,755 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large project teams in complex environments.
• Ability to address and resolve differences between individuals involved in the project.
• Strong planning and resource management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large project team on a complex, multi-university project.
• Plan, resource, and implement the critical phase of project closure.
• Agree contracts for provision of goods and services for the project.

Job description

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The Project Manager is expected to lead a large project team on a complex, multi-university project but the role will rely on direction from the SUSTAIN Director and additional input from the current PM who will continue high-level oversight of the project. The project is currently entering the critical phase of project closure. The Project Manager is responsible for implementing project closure and applying the following independently in complex situations and may supervise others applying the competencies:

Key Responsibilities

1. Promoting the wider public good in all actions, acting in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner in dealings with stakeholders and members of the project team and the University.
2. Independently managing the project team.
3. Identifying, addressing and resolving differences between individuals and/or interest groups involved in the project
4. Planning, resourcing and implementing the critical phase of project closure, in accordance with EPSRC and Swansea University requirements
5. Securing the provision of resources needed for the project from either internal or external providers
6. Agreeing contracts for the provision of goods and/or services for the project, monitoring compliance and managing variances
7. Determining the best means of satisfying requirements within the context of project objectives and constraints, i.e. developing solutions
8. Preparing and maintaining schedules for project activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements
9. Developing, implementing and updating resources allocation plans needed for the project taking account of availabilities and scheduling
10. Developing and agreeing the budget for the project and controlling forecast and actual costs against this budget

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

£46,735 to £55,755 per annum