Job Description

Pure are delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Cambridge with the recruitment of a Senior Project Manager role. This role is being recruited as a 3 year, fixed term contract.

The University are in the process of implementing a new finance system which will make a difference to the way in which University departments process and manage their financial transactions. As the senior project manager, you will be responsible for the ensuring the deliverables of the work streams are completed on time, whilst managing project risks, a variety of team members and integration with other work streams.

This is a varied role which will require collaboration and interaction with staff with a wide ranging level of skills and expertise from within the Finance Division and also the wider University.

The Role

The role requires management of resources needed for the planning, development and delivery of specified areas within the work stream to avoid bottlenecks and conflicting demands.

You will be a qualified accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent and will work closely with Business Leads and project teams, with oversight from the Executive and Project Sponsors.

You will be required to work to the standards and governance protocols directed by an overall programme or by the business area in which the project falls and will influence the strategic direction and structure of those programmes.

Working with other project managers, you will establish and implement protocols for potential changes to scope and manage the day-to-day activities of the work stream teams including regular checkpoint reviews, budget, presentations to Boards / stakeholders and senior level management.

Your Skills

You will be able to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic approach to project management with the ability to adapt to meet the delivery needs. You will hold a professional qualification alongside a project management qualification and have excellent inter-personal, analytical and communication skills.

Alongside these you will possess:

Excellent planning for short, medium and long term using MS Projects

Understanding of ERP (preferably Oracle Financials)

Accountancy qualification

Identify and pro-actively manage important risks, issues and problems effectively.Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

Defined benefits pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Discounts on shopping

Rental deposit scheme

Public transport season ticket loans

Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes