Change Specialist (ICT Transformation Programme Office) (1021418JF)

The University of Southampton is one of the UK’s leading research universities and among the top 1% of universities in the world.  Our ambition is to change the world for the better through education, research and enterprise.

Established within the University’s ICT division, iSolutions, and reporting to the Manager of ICT Transformation Programme Office we are looking for a Change Specialist to support our wider ICT programmes and projects identified from the transformative programme of technological change, profoundly enhancing the staff and student experience and fundamentally enabling the University’s ambitious strategy. 

The University is embarking on a number of ICT transformation programmes which will result in multiple programmes and projects over a four year period.  This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Change specialist to be part of the ICT transformation programme.  

This role will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of organisational change strategies that maximise organisational benefit ensuring stakeholder adoption and usage is seamless whilst participating in ICT transformational change. 

We are looking for a strong Change Specialist to work in dynamic, collaborative teams, engaging closely with stakeholders and end users from across the University. Proven experience of managing and delivering significant ICT change projects based on customer experience, configuration of processes and customer personas would be an advantage. A background in envisioning workshops and ICT projects would be beneficial.

You will need to be a highly self-motivated with the ability to work collegiately at many levels within the University.You will be competent in the development and design of change programmes which are fundamental as part of the ICT programme and project lifecycle.  

Your excellent communication skills will enable you to manage and maintain strong relationships across iSolutions Teams and the University Community. You be will be responsible for ensuring that all change projects and programmes are delivered to time, budget and quality.  You will work closely at strategic level with the Senior Engagement Lead and Manager of ICT Transformation Programme Office and third party suppliers throughout the four year change programmes.

iSolutions is one of the largest departments within the University’s Professional Services Group (circa 300 staff) and provides all aspects of ICT to support all University activities including Learning and Teaching, Research and University Administration whilst supporting a diverse user community of over 35,000 University staff and students. Largely based at 1 Guildhall Square, in the centre of Southampton in modern office accommodation which benefits from excellent links via rail and road.  Travel between all campuses will be required on a regular basis.

The University offers excellent benefits including an occupational pension scheme, a very generous holiday entitlement, and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional, friendly and satisfying working environment.

Application Procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1021418JF on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative