Overview
As a Transformation Programme/Project Manager, you will lead strategic transformation initiatives across the university to improve institutional effectiveness and the student and staff experience. You will work within the Transformation Team to deliver programmes on time, within scope and budget, and ensure benefits are realised post-implementation. You will manage diverse stakeholders, embed change, and build project delivery capability. This role offers meaningful impact in shaping the university’s long-term vision and transformation toolkit within the higher education context.
Pay / Benefits
- generous holiday package
- ability to buy extra holiday
- pension schemes
- health and wellbeing initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead transformation programmes aligned with institutional priorities, delivering on scope, budget and timelines
- Manage benefit realisation with KPIs and post-implementation reporting to governance boards
- Drive stakeholder engagement and change adoption across academic, administrative and external partners
- Maintain robust governance structures and risk registers; escalate and mitigate issues
- Contribute to capability building and development of a transformation toolkit for HE context
Key requirements
- Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, PMI) and benefit tracking
- Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Ability to manage competing priorities and perform under pressure
- interpersonal communication
- negotiation
- influencing abilities
- PRINCE2
- Agile
- PMI methodologies
Transformation Programme/Project Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Newcastle University
Newcastle University is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, encouraging creativity and collaboration among its team members. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance the university's reputation. Located in the heart of Newcastle, you'll enjoy a dynamic environment that values innovation and offers a fulfilling career path in the education sector.
