Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week 1.0 FTE Salary: Band 7 - £49,250 to £56,921 per annum About the Post Are you a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager with a passion for driving digital transformation? Are you excited about making a difference in the higher education sector and leading a team of dedicated professionals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you By joining the University of Suffolk, you will be part of a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in education and digital innovation. You will have the opportunity to drive delivery of transformative change projects, and support continuous improvement of Digital and IT services within the University. About the University and Department: The University of Suffolk is dedicated to providing high-quality education and support to its students. The Digital & IT department plays a crucial role in delivering core applications, infrastructure, and service delivery support to all our customers and stakeholders. We are guided by our Digital Strategy to ensure the best possible digital environment for our staff and students. The opportunity: As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of all projects within our Digital & IT portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Digital, you will lead a dedicated project team responsible for implementing innovative digital solutions and managing complex IT initiatives that align with the University's strategic objectives. About You The post holder must have: Demonstrable experience in delivering multiple projects on time and within budget. The ability to apply different project management methodologies and techniques with an emphasis on managing IT projects, understanding the complex nature of these types of projects. Experience of successfully managing change within a complex organisation. Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to develop professional relationships and rapport amongst key stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – able to identify key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data; with the ability to take a broad perspective to problems and assimilate new, less obvious solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication, with experience of presenting information to key stakeholders through a variety of mediums Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Wellbeing programmes. Staff recognition annual awards. Closing Date: Friday 25 October 2024 Interview Dates: Thursday 31 October / Friday 1 November 2024 Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application. We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.