Job Title: Project Manager
Department/School: Digital Programme and Innovation Office
Campus: Any (to be agreed with successful candidate)
Salary: £45,737 - £54,452
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 March 2023
Reference Number: 018543

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

This role provides a great opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of technical IT projects and hence support the realisation of the Digital Strategy through its stabilise, optimise and transform stages.

As an experienced Project Manager with a passion for enabling business transformation by harnessing new technologies, you will engage with stakeholders at all levels across the University, acting in a change management capacity and advocating best practice in project management methodologies, applying appropriate waterfall, agile or hybrid approaches as required.

We intend to create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to be:

- Qualified to degree level or beyond.

- A recognised certification in Project Management at practitioner level, for example, Prince2 Practitioner.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary.

- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed.

- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.6%, employee contribution of 9.8%.

- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.

- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.

- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.

- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

Athena Swan Statement

Ulster University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.