Associate Project Manager (DS17-23)

Thank you for taking an interest in Staffordshire University! During the last couple of years, we’ve embarked on an ambitious and unique transformation in the Higher Education Sector to become the UK’s leading Digital University. We are implementing changes to our environment, changes which companies like Microsoft are talking about on a global level. 

The Digital Services department in which this role is based is responsible for the University’s overall use of digital technology to achieve strategic aims of the organisation. The team are embarking on an ambitious portfolio of change to support our ‘Connected University’ strategy, focused on teaching & learning and the student experience.  Our people are key to its success, so we want to hear from dynamic, highly competent, customer focused IT/digital professionals that relish the opportunity to be part of our Digital Services team and play a key role in delivering our ambitious plans.

If you’re ready to make a difference to our Higher Education environment, if you are curious and daring and thrive on a challenge this job is for you. You will be joining an ambitious and inspirational team where you will be fully trained on all aspects of the role. The team delivers an exciting portfolio of Digital Projects which include the very first E-sports award in HE, MyStaffsUni mobile application developments, the delivery of the digital coach for students and various other exciting bespoke application developments. 

Reporting into the Head of Digital Transformation your primary focus as an Associate Project Manager is to safely execute small-scale projects, or sub-projects, actively participating in all phases of the project. Working in small teams and working with stakeholders from across the University you will be preparing plans, tracking activities against project schedule, monitoring costs, timescales and resources, and taking action where required. 

The role will also be involved in important student-facing activity such as clearing, welcome week, graduation and exam invigilation enhancing with digital capability where possible and ensuring a great experience for our students on their learning journey.

We think this is a great opportunity for the right person with a strong work ethic, real commitment, a mindset that's built around agility and a desire to make a difference. 

In terms of application criteria we’d ideally like to see a good relevant first degree, but equally we’d also like to hear from people who may have equivalent working experience or qualifications. 

Please upload your CV together with a covering letter setting out why we should consider you as our new Associate Project Manager – how do you meet our criteria and what is it that sets you apart?Apply now for immediate consideration.

Digital Services consists of three core functions as follows:

Service Delivery (responsible for developing, managing and maintaining all live, operational technology for the university

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th August 2018

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2018
Type: Professional Support