Project Manager Loughborough, England
Job description
IT Services
Full time, open ended
Loughborough University IT Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager, with a strong demonstrable background in IT Project Management, to join our Project Management Office. The position will support the delivery of projects on the ITS project portfolio, those related to the University core plans, including Research & Innovation.
The role will initially manage projects aligned to Project Digital, the digital transformation initiative critical to the delivery of the University’s new strategy. Further information can be found here. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of the University’s digital transformation and play a pivotal role in this core, strategic enabling programmes.
You will have experience of working and delivering projects in a complex environment / organisation. Managed IT projects, across the project life cycle, covering analysis, development, testing, implementation, support, maintenance, and de-commissioning. Understanding of solution design, development, testing and release management in an agile and / or waterfall environment. Be ready to engage with new systems / services and want to develop your professional skills.
The Project Management Office consists of 6 project management professionals and together we deliver the institutions IT projects working closely with managers and professionals from across the university in a collaborative approach. Further information of our services can be found here.
Come and join IT Services at a UK top 10 university. We are at the forefront of supporting the digital campus, protecting and securing our IT systems, and developing strategies to take us forward in a rapidly evolving world. Whatever stage you are at in your career Loughborough University provides a vibrant, dynamic experience. The atmosphere on campus is friendly and relaxed and offers fantastic facilities for staff to use.
As a member of IT Services, you can expect:
- Support in developing your career, allowing you to progress towards your goals in a friendly environment.
- Mentoring and development opportunities including exposure to a wide breadth of technologies
- To work closely with all of our partners from across the University to support digital transformation and deliver outstanding levels of service that are recognised as the best in the country by our students in the National Student Survey
- A supportive dynamic working policy with flexible home/hybrid working where possible.
- A superb 440-acre green site in the heart of Leicestershire with first-rate facilities, plenty of open space, gardens, and sports areas
- A great salary and benefits package, generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
There is a sense of pride across campus; employees are proud to be part of our continuous success and are an essential part of achieving all that we do. It’s not just students that arrive at Loughborough for the first day of their future - we want our staff to feel the same too.
Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. It is crucial to our ongoing development as an international institution. We strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus, and we are actively seeking to make our team more diverse.
Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Whatever area of IT you work in, if you’re looking to make things happen then we’re looking for you.
For the full job description and person specification please see here.
Informal enquiries should be made to Mike Domokos, Project Portfolio Manager by email at: [email protected], or by telephone on +44 (0)1509 226143
Closing Date: 4 October 2023
Interviews Week Commencing: 24 October 2023
