Project Manager

University of York; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of York is seeking an expert project manager to lead the HR and Finance Transformation Programme, delivering digital change through a major ERP implementation.

You will manage packages of work across multiple streams, overseeing planning, governance and budgets, while maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, system owners and partners to ensure value and delivery. Interview dates are 24th and 25th November, in-person.

Qualifications

• Project management experience in a technical, customer-focused environment.
• Experience operating at a strategic level with specialists and decision-makers.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Proven success in initiating and leading change.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert project management for a high-profile digital and business change programme.
• Manage packages of work across one or two workstreams, including planning, change control and governance.
• Oversee financials, governance controls and ensure delivery targets are met.
• Manage relationships with sponsors, system owners and external partners.
• Ensure sustainable value delivery through effective risk and stakeholder management.

Skills

Project management

Strategic stakeholder engagement

Independent worker

Change management

Communication

Agile practices

Education

PRINCE2/APMQ

Job 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

• 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)

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.