Senior Project Manager Ref 40346 Fixed term
Senior Project Manager Ref 40346 Fixed term
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sussex Projects Team at the University of Sussex.
We are seeking a dynamic colleague to lead on the HR System Implementation Project which aims to modernise and streamline HR and payroll operations by replacing the current outdated system with a new SaaS solution. The project will automate manual processes enhance reporting capabilities and enable accurate datadriven decisionmaking improving efficiency and effectiveness across the HR Division.
About you
As a Senior Project Manager youll spearhead the system implementation project leveraging your expertise to help us fulfil the Universitys ambition of becoming an employer of choice and to enable our staff to flourish. If you thrive in large complex environments and have a proven track record of successful delivery of transformational system implementation projects involving complex data join us in shaping the future.A qualification in PRINCE2 or similar experience is a must.
About our Division
Established in 2021 Sussex Projects is a fairly new function that exists within the University with a mission to:
- Act as a central enterprise function for the selection prioritisation and control of all projects and programmes in line with the Universitys strategic objectives and capacity to deliver.
- Establish and implement project management best practices for the benefit of the University in a way that encourages collaboration standardisation and overall improvement in project results across all strategic portfolios
Headed up by the Director of Strategic Projects and Change the division provides control and oversight over our ambitious capital programme a multimillion pound 10year transformationdelivering complex change across our four institutional portfolios 1 ITS 2 Estates 3 Research and Enterprise 4 Education and Students.
Please find further information regarding the division atIT Services & Sussex Projects: University of Sussex
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27 next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a fiveminute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned multiaccredited researchled International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty part of a Professional Services team or a Student its our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
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Further Key Information
Please contact for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply see ourvacancies page.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
