Programme Manager

Manage all work required to deliver the Digital Campus programme

Oversee component projects and deliver the programme plan through phased transformation

Manage technology-led change involving digital and technology infrastructure for teaching and learning

Collaborate with end users and technical experts to shape solutions, drive adoption, and realise benefits

Support development and review of the Digital Campus business case

Develop, monitor, and maintain project plans and delivery roadmaps

Identify critical paths and manage and prioritise resources

Lead all stages of projects under the University’s project management framework

Ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with KPIs and success criteria

Establish robust programme governance and due diligence

Report programme progress and provide updates to senior management, the Executive, and the Board of Trustees

Provide informal coaching and mentorship to project team members

Share best practices and support project management capability development

Support budget management, direct resource allocation, and maintain supplier relationships

Build partnerships with stakeholders through collaboration, co-development, and communication

Identify, assess, and manage project risks and mitigations

Manage issues and solve problems to overcome delivery barriers

Contribute to continuous improvement of project management frameworks, programme governance, and transformation capability

Supervise Digital Campus team delivery without direct line-management responsibility

Monitor expenditure within the Digital Campus budget

Collaborate with all University departments and teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Certification in a recognised programme or project management methodology, such as MSP, APM, PRINCE2, or PMP

Extensive experience leading and managing complex strategic and business improvement projects with organisational scope and significant scale

Experience delivering transformation and change with extensive digital/technology components and partnering with technical specialists

Experience developing and translating business cases into project plans, roadmaps, and actions delivering specified outcomes and benefits

Experience negotiating competing stakeholder demands, including at senior levels

Experience managing procurement and supplier relationships

Demonstrable skill organising, prioritising, and managing complex and diverse programmes and project portfolios

Advanced digital skills and confidence using Microsoft 365 and specialist project management tools

Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams and address complex challenges in a fast-paced environment

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Ability to establish credibility, foster relationships, influence stakeholders, and lead collaboratively across matrix environments

Knowledge of project risk management and governance processes

High numeracy and analytical skills

Situational and business analysis skills

Alignment with the University’s core values and growth mindset

Commitment to delivering positive student outcomes

Preparedness to undertake mandatory online training, including safeguarding, Prevent, and anti-harassment and bullying training

Right to work, identity, criminal record, and three years’ employment history checks as part of pre-employment screening

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing complex digital transformation projects, including developing project plans, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Proficient in project governance, risk management, and delivering positive outcomes within budget and time constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Certification

Digital Transformation Leadership

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Project Risk Management

Microsoft 365 Proficiency

Hard Skills

Project Management

Business Case Development

Digital Technology Integration

Budget Management

Resource Allocation

Project Planning

Risk Assessment

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Collaboration

Influencing Stakeholders

Coaching and Mentorship

Organizational Skills

Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

MSP

APM

PRINCE2

PMP

Industry Keywords

Digital Campus Programme

Programme Governance

Transformation Capability

Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365

Project Management Tools

Digital Infrastructure

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