Transformation Programme and Project Manager

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university is looking for five Transformation Programme/Project Managers to support strategic projects that will shape the future of the institution. Successful candidates will need significant experience in project management and change management, with proven success in delivering projects on time. Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills are essential for driving acceptance of change initiatives. These are fixed-term positions for 2 years located in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project/change management roles.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time in a complex organization.
• Demonstrable experience in driving and managing organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic transformation initiatives university-wide.
• Ensure change projects deliver tangible benefits.
• Collaborate with teams to gain acceptance of change.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Change management

Job description

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high‑calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

We are recruiting five Transformation Programme/Project Managers to join our Transformation Team. This is an exciting opportunity and will allow you to support one of a number of cross‑institution, strategic projects to shape the future of Newcastle University.

In order to be successful, you should have significant experience within a project and/or change management role, with evidence of how you have successfully delivered projects to time within a multi‑faceted organisation, and how you have utilised project methodologies to ensure success.

Demonstrable experience of driving and managing complex strategic, organisational and culture change with a focus on working with staff and teams to gain acceptance of change is key. Your relationship and stakeholder management skills will be vital to success to project success, along with a strength in interpersonal communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, feel free to contactClair Elliott, Transformation Director, [e-mail] more information.

To apply please upload your CV and cover letter evidencing how you meet the essential criteria of the role as outlined in the “Success Profile “ of the job description.

These vacancies are 2 year, fixed term positions.

Purpose of the Role

Drive strategic university-wide transformation initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in institutional effectiveness, student and staff experience, and alignment with the university’s long‑term vision. This role ensures that change projects result in tangible benefits and sustainable outcomes across academic and professional service areas.