Senior Project Manager

at  University of Cambridge

YOUR SKILLS

You will be able to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic approach to project management with the ability to adapt to meet the delivery needs. You will hold a professional qualification alongside a project management qualification and have excellent inter-personal, analytical and communication skills.

Alongside these you will possess:

• Excellent planning for short, medium and long term using MS Projects
• Understanding of ERP (preferably Oracle Financials)

• Accountancy qualificationIdentify and pro-actively manage important risks, issues and problems effectively.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE ROLE. THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

The implementation of the new finance system is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference to the way in which University departments process and manage their financial transactions. As the senior project manager, you will be responsible for the ensuring the deliverables of the work streams are completed on time, whilst managing project risks, a variety of team members and integration with other work streams.
This is a varied role which will require collaboration and interaction with staff with a wide ranging level of skills and expertise from within the Finance Division and also the wider University.

THE ROLE

The role requires management of resources needed for the planning, development and delivery of specified areas within the work stream to avoid bottlenecks and conflicting demands.
You will have an accountancy background and work closely with Business Leads and project teams, with oversight from the Executive and Project Sponsors.
You will be required to work to the standards and governance protocols directed by an overall programme or by the business area in which the project falls and will influence the strategic direction and structure of those programmes.
Working with other project managers, you will establish and implement protocols for potential changes to scope and manage the day-to-day activities of the work stream teams including regular checkpoint reviews, budget, presentations to Boards / stakeholders and senior level management.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE OR ANY OF THE OTHER BACKFILL ROLES PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE LINK TO PURE’S WEBSITE PURE RESOURCING SOLUTIONS (PRS.UK.COM).

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Pure Resourcing at: mark.colton@prs.uk.com
The closing date for applications is 9th February 2025
The interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis.
Please quote reference AG44806 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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