Senior IT Project Manager

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>Grade 8: &#163;47,085 - &#163;55,895 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of &#163;1,500 per annum</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Fixed-term (ten months), full time</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Are you a dynamic IT Project Manager looking to make a significant impact at a world-leading institution? Sa&#239;d Business School is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join our AV-IT Department. This role offers the opportunity to deliver cutting-edge IT solutions and manage a diverse portfolio of technology projects that enhance our School's systems and processes.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with top-tier technology and collaborating with senior executives, faculty, staff and students. Using Agile, PRINCE2 and other project management methodologies, you will lead the successful implementation of IT systems that support the School&#8217;s mission of tackling global challenges.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Key responsibilities</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Lead and deliver a variety of IT projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.</li><br> <li>Employ Agile and PRINCE2 methods to deliver technical systems and functionalities.</li><br> <li>Develop and manage project plans, business cases, risk logs and budget reports. Track benefits realisation and report progress to stakeholders.</li><br> <li>Oversee the migration to new technologies, user acceptance testing and quality assurance processes.</li><br> <li>Ensure the successful transition of projects from development to go-live, providing high-level support and training post-implementation.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will have excellent IT skills and a proven track record of successfully delivering technology-based projects on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of end users. You must also be adept at translating business objectives into IT specifications and have experience working within Agile or adaptive project management environments. Expertise in project initiation, planning, reporting, budget and stakeholder management, as well as a history of managing a programme of diverse IT projects, is required.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Subsidised onsite catering</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit&#160;<strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</a></strong>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 1 November 2024 at 12.00 noon.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Sa&#239;d Business School&#8217;s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at&#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a>.</div> </div>