Programme Manager (Education)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 27 January 2025 at 12:00PM
**Programme Manager x2- Education IT Portfolio**
**Fixed-term contracts** : 1 role for 2 years, 1 role for 3 years- both with
the possibility of extension
We are excited to offer **two exciting opportunities** for experienced
Programme Managers to join the **Education IT Portfolio** within **IT
Services** at the University of Oxford. These roles will play a pivotal part
in delivering high-quality digital education solutions for stakeholders across
the University.
The Education IT Portfolio oversees IT investment and delivery across the
University’s educational landscape, including student administration,
assessment, teaching and learning, and recruitment, admissions and outreach.
**About the Role**
As part of the Education Portfolio’s Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the
delivery of a selection of existing projects and contribute to strategic
planning for new initiatives aligned with key service areas of the Academic
Administration Division (AAD).
Your work will involve close collaboration with AAD leadership, including
Directors, Service/Product Owners, and Operational Managers, to ensure
successful planning and delivery of projects that enhance digital education
solutions across the University.
These roles offer hybrid working, with an expectation of 1–2 days per week in
the office or as required by business needs.
Key responsibilities include:
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with AAD leadership to effectively plan and deliver programmes and projects.
* Oversee and support a range of ongoing and proposed projects or continuous improvement initiatives within specific AAD service areas.
* Conduct pre-scoping discussions for new or upcoming work, creating compelling business cases to secure investment and influence stakeholders.
* Develop comprehensive plans to define clear strategies and identify the best delivery approaches (project-based, continuous improvement, or delivery team models).
* Support the development of strategic roadmaps across the AAD, helping to simplify systems, improve data management, and enhance the user experience.
* Provide leadership in portfolio operational management and contribute to broader AAD-wide strategic initiatives as required.
The above responsibilities are indicative of current priorities but may evolve
to meet emerging requirements.
**About IT Services**
IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has the core
IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in
teaching, learning, research and administration. We foster a **collaborative
and inclusive culture** , valuing and recognising contributions to create an
environment where everyone feels they belong.
**What We Offer**
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* Hybrid working
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The **closing date** for applications is **12:00 noon on Monday 27 January
2025.**
**Interviews** will take place on the week commencing **03 February 2025** and
**will be face to face/online. **
**Fixed-term contracts** : 1 role for 2 years, 1 role for 3 years- both with
the possibility of extension
We are excited to offer **two exciting opportunities** for experienced
Programme Managers to join the **Education IT Portfolio** within **IT
Services** at the University of Oxford. These roles will play a pivotal part
in delivering high-quality digital education solutions for stakeholders across
the University.
The Education IT Portfolio oversees IT investment and delivery across the
University’s educational landscape, including student administration,
assessment, teaching and learning, and recruitment, admissions and outreach.
**About the Role**
As part of the Education Portfolio’s Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the
delivery of a selection of existing projects and contribute to strategic
planning for new initiatives aligned with key service areas of the Academic
Administration Division (AAD).
Your work will involve close collaboration with AAD leadership, including
Directors, Service/Product Owners, and Operational Managers, to ensure
successful planning and delivery of projects that enhance digital education
solutions across the University.
These roles offer hybrid working, with an expectation of 1–2 days per week in
the office or as required by business needs.
Key responsibilities include:
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with AAD leadership to effectively plan and deliver programmes and projects.
* Oversee and support a range of ongoing and proposed projects or continuous improvement initiatives within specific AAD service areas.
* Conduct pre-scoping discussions for new or upcoming work, creating compelling business cases to secure investment and influence stakeholders.
* Develop comprehensive plans to define clear strategies and identify the best delivery approaches (project-based, continuous improvement, or delivery team models).
* Support the development of strategic roadmaps across the AAD, helping to simplify systems, improve data management, and enhance the user experience.
* Provide leadership in portfolio operational management and contribute to broader AAD-wide strategic initiatives as required.
The above responsibilities are indicative of current priorities but may evolve
to meet emerging requirements.
**About IT Services**
IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has the core
IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in
teaching, learning, research and administration. We foster a **collaborative
and inclusive culture** , valuing and recognising contributions to create an
environment where everyone feels they belong.
**What We Offer**
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* Hybrid working
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The **closing date** for applications is **12:00 noon on Monday 27 January
2025.**
**Interviews** will take place on the week commencing **03 February 2025** and
**will be face to face/online. **
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**Programme Manager x2- Education IT Portfolio**
**Fixed-term contracts** : 1 role for 2 years, 1 role for 3 years- both with the possibility of extension We are excited to offer **two exciting opportunities** for experienced Programme Managers to join the **Education IT Portfolio** within **IT Services** at the University of Oxford. These roles will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality digital education solutions for stakeholders across the University. The Education IT Portfolio oversees IT investment and delivery across the University’s educational landscape, including student administration, assessment, teaching and learning, and recruitment, admissions and outreach. **About the Role** As part ... Programme Manager x2- Education IT Portfolio Fixed-term contracts: 1 role for 2 years, 1 role for 3 years- both with the possibility of extension We are excited to offer two exciting opportunities for experienced Programme Managers to join the Education IT Portfolio within IT Services at the University of Oxford. These roles will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality digital education solutions for stakeholders across the University. The Education IT Portfolio oversees IT investment and delivery across the University’s educational landscape, including student administration, assessment, teaching and learning, and recruitment, admissions and outreach. About ... |
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