Senior Project Manager

Job Purpose

The University of Glasgow has embarked upon an exciting strategic transformation programme: covering significant changes to the Universities ERP and Research Management systems.As a key member of the project leadership team, you will be responsible for project managing a complex, large scale project with multiple external partners and stakeholders.This will include working closely with project leads to define, implement and monitor the overall governance and management structure for the project including the contractual framework and project tracking infrastructure to comply with funder and University regulations. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Design and implement all project tracking infrastructure (status report formats, meeting structure, risk registers etc) to ensure all workstreams are progressing to plan and any issues are elevated and addressed in a timely manner. 2. Design and implement the governance and management structure of the project, including but not limited to, funding models, contractual agreements and Memorandum of Understanding. 3. Provide leadership and direction to the project teams involved in the workstreams and ensure alignment to important internal and external deadlines and meeting schedules. 4. Design, develop, and manage the complex information repository for all associated activities such that it allows easy identification and access to all key project data. 5. Develop and maintain an accurate spend profile for the project that meets funder requirements. Ensure partner spend plans and commitments are delivered within budget including the assessment and management of spend risks. 6. Oversee and implement contracts with external consultants and advisors to ensure timely commissioning and delivery of services. 7. Responsible owner for the risk management framework and implement processes so that it is uniformly adopted across all project activities. 8. Build and maintain a broad range of networks that are mutually beneficial to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the project. 9. Maintain a broader strategic oversight of development to identify other areas where coherence of strategy or strategic operational activities is required. Knowledge/Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential: A1 Ability to demonstrate the necessary strategic competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and leadership experience in specialist roles OR Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9, 10, 11 (Degree, Post Graduate Qualification, Masters Degree, or equivalent, including being professionally qualified in relevant discipline, with a broad range of professional leadership experience. OR Ability to demonstrate the necessary strategic competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and leadership experience in specialist roles.A2 Knowledge and experience of contractual, financial, HR and governance issues associated with complex collaborations involving multiple parties and their application to contracts.A3 Experiential knowledge of industry quality standards with regard to project management.A4 Extensive knowledge of specific project management methodologies. Skills Essential: C1 Excellent project management skills, with evidence of managing diverse and multifaceted projects of significant scale and complexity.C2 Highly developed strategic planning skills, with proven business and financial acumen.C3 Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, ability to listen, engage, persuade and motivate.C4 Highly developed negotiation skills, with evidence of influencing at senior management level.C5 Ability to present complex information in an accessible and engaging way to a range of audiences.C6 Ability to plan and organise own and team workload effectively without direct supervision from senior colleagues.C7 A high level of personal resilience, able to manage competing priorities and ambiguity.C8 Ability to identify and mitigate risks, with sufficient agility to accommodate changes in strategic direction.C9 Proven ability to motivate and develop teams to the highest standards, including effective performance management. Experience Essential: E1 Experience of building and sustaining positive relationships with a wide range of organisations through a highly collaborative style and approach.E2 Significant experience using project planning software and experience of creating and maintaining schedules of work as an active tool for staff delivering work packages.E3 Proven record of accomplishment in the successful delivery of partnership-based, projects/ initiatives.E4 Direct experience of working with public and private bodies in the UK or internationally.E5 Experience of developing successful strategic business cases and proposals.E6 Evidence of continuous personal and professional development. Terms and Conditions Salary will be Grade 9, £57,696 – £64,914 per annum. This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent). As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook , benefits and discount packages.3 A flexible approach to working.4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University . We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. 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