Job Description

Pure are delighted to be working in partnership with the University of Cambridge with the recruitment of a Workstream Projects Lead role. This role is being recruited as a 2.5 year, fixed term contract.

The Workstream Projects Lead provides project management expertise for the Finance System Replacement (FSR) Project within the Finance Division. The role ensures effective project coordination, planning, risk management, and implementation, working across multiple workstreams including Research, Estates, Business, and technical areas such as integration and data migration.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain governance structures, defining roles and responsibilities within the project

Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful integration into business operations

Develop and manage project documentation, schedules, and resource allocation

Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagement, and manage interdependencies across workstreams

Oversee daily activities, stakeholder communications, and change management

Ensure project quality management and compliance with governance protocolsStaff & Resources Management:

Supervises a team of six staff members and oversees contractors

Manages resources necessary for program implementation and deliveryRequired Skills & Experience:

Experience in managing workstreams within software development or SaaS projects

Knowledge of Cloud Finance ERP systems

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to adapt project management approaches to meet dynamic delivery needs

Effective communication and risk management skillsQualifications:

Degree-level education (essential)

Accounting qualification (desirable).Additional Requirements:

Experience in client-facing roles and managing third-party suppliers.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.You will play a critical part in ensuring successful project outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and seamless transition to new financial systems.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, you will be in the office three days per week