Senior Project Manager - University of Derby
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About Department
Be the face of change at a fast-moving university. At the University of Derby, everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff, and our region.
To support this the University's Change and Portfolio Management Office (CPMO) and Strategic Insights and Planning department provides project and change management expertise to successfully deliver strategic projects and programmes more effectively and consistently with both internal and external stakeholders.As a Senior Project Manager, the post holder will be engaged to lead projects working with colleagues across the University of Derby to ensure that desired outcomes and benefits are achieved.
About Role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will work on key projects across the University, using your skills to ensure that projects remain on track with regular reporting through governance. You will work extensively with stakeholders, including senior leaders, to plan and deliver the required work, identifying risks and resolving issues as they arise.
About You
We need high calibre professionals like yourself to make it happen: people who can draft persuasive business cases, elicit requirements from users, support users through the change to their ways of working and assist senior leaders in their role on a project.You do not require a background in higher education to join us, but you will certainly be able to demonstrate an impressive record of adding value to large, complex organisations and deep understanding of delivery, projects and best practice in your sphere of excellence.
In return, we offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a large, far-reaching programme, and the chance to shape something entirely new within a friendly and fast-moving university. You can also expect an excellent package of benefits, including up to 30 days’ annual leave and an excellent public sector pension scheme.Above all, you will an integral part of an extensive programme of work which is at the heart of the University.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Scott Porter, Head of CPMO via S.Porter@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 42 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Local Government Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance
Holiday trading
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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