Head of Programme Support Office


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Manchester Metropolitan University

Listed on

10th April 2017

Location

Manchester

Salary/Rate

£48327 - £55998

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Over the next 5 years Manchester Metropolitan University is to embark on an ambitious programme of change surrounding a £350m Capital Masterplan Programme and a further £45 million IS/DS (IT) investment Programme.

In order to strengthen support for this ambitious body of work, a new Programme Support Office is being created within Services Directorate to strengthen our approach to governance, monitoring and reporting, benefits realisation and, most crucially, embedding the new Manchester Met Project Toolkit.

This is an exciting time to join us with the role attracting a competitive salary together with a range of other benefits including:

Generous employer pension contribution

35 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas - Staff travel discounts

Comprehensive staff discount scheme

Subsidised access to local leisure facilities

Childcare voucher scheme

Role

We are looking for a people person used to dealing with Senior stakeholders with experience of working collaboratively with Programme Delivery Managers across a range of disciplines.

As this is a new team working as part of the Business Support and Improvement Department you will be expected to work with other section heads to build the reputation and quality of service delivery to our key stakeholders across the University.

Ideal Candidate

You will have proven experience working as Head of Programme Office with team leadership responsibility. You will manage a small team of Project Support Business Partners to ensure stakeholders receive timely support and guidance for projects. Experience of significant business change in a large organisation is essential as is proven ability to work at Executive/senior level to drive multiple programmes/projects forward through agreed approval stages.

Qualified to degree level you will be a certified Prince 2 Practitioner together with holding MSP certification and will be experienced in the use of MS project.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and the drive, tenacity and ambition to be part of this truly exciting opportunity please upload a CV with covering letter, as part of your application, telling us how you meet the essential criteria needed for this position.

Closing date: 5th May 2017

Interviews are to be scheduled for week commencing 15th May 2017

Fairness

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to creating a diverse environment where everybody is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from all potential candidates.

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