Grade 9 (£53,353– £61,823p.a. depending on experience) 

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you thrive on working in a complex environment, and being able to apply your skills in programme management? Are you a skilled communicator and collaborator who is able to achieve results through others? Can you provide specialist change, leadership, programme and project management skills to deliver transformational change at the University? Can you lead and take ownership of activity across a number of initiatives?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

The University has launched a new and ambitious 10-year strategy investing significantly across a number of technology and change programmes. The Transformation Office is responsible for driving these complex change initiatives that will have a profound impact on both University operations and ways of working. The focus is on developing and delivering projects with a user-centred approach and is committed to improving the student and staff experience.

Working on key strategic initiatives, you will work with a number of key stakeholders to apply leadership, programme, project and change management skills to deliver and embed successful change.   Our diverse portfolio, includes digital / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), capital infrastructure, and student education related transformational projects and programmes.

As the Lead Programme Manager, you must be able to demonstrate significant experience in working at a senior level in delivering complex projects and programmes of work, as well as have experience of managing other senior project managers.

You will also demonstrate an ability to work effectively with multiple project teams, taking ownership across the different project and programme management elements to bring all the various strands together to create a single coherent over-arching programme plan and associated reports. 

What we offer in return

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will help deliver transformational change, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Sophia Kennedy, Interim Senior Service Delivery Manager

Email: [email protected] 

Or alternatively join our “Open Hour”, on the 8^th December 2022 at 7.00pm to meet team members and ask questions. 

Please register your interest using the link below at least one day prior to the event to ensure you receive the joining link on time

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Due to their being multiple roles, we will be reviewing, interviewing and offering, if appropriate, applicants prior to the closing date.