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Project Manager (2 Posts)

Birkbeck, University of London

Location: London
Salary: £41,348 rising to £47,118 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 24th March 2023
Closes: 16th April 2023
Job Ref: 520651

This is a full time, open ended appointment and there are two positions available.

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to deliver on an ambitious programme of change?

Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution, a vibrant centre of academic excellence and London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. Birkbeck’s five-year strategy sets out a plan for ambitious change including a strong focus on high quality, flexible education.

This role has arisen from the expansion of the IT Projects function to support the delivery of a programme of change to meet our strategic objectives.

This is an exciting time to join Birkbeck. This year we celebrate 200 years since Birkbeck was founded as the London Mechanics’ Institute in 1823. Some of our current projects include a new Lifelong Learning Guarantee to support Birkbeck students and alumni in their lifelong learning journeys.

Our new Creative Inclusive Learning project introduces HyFlex technology into classrooms to synchronise learning in physical spaces seamlessly with online learning and establishes a virtual reality and immersive learning environment.

As well as introducing a new Student Engagement solution to improve Birkbeck’s student continuation and attainment levels, we have a range of infrastructure projects planned - replacing primary firewalls, upgrading core switches, securely integrating to AWS & Azure cloud infrastructure, as well as upgrading network capability and integrating new buildings.

We are seeking 2 experienced Project Managers to help us achieve our strategic objectives and really make a difference in shaping our future.

Reporting to the Head of IT Projects, it is a chance to lead on multiple strategic projects and provides an opportunity for you to contribute to a renewal of underpinning project processes to support this.

We are looking for candidates that have demonstrable experience of leading complex IT projects, ensuring they stay on time and on budget. Using strong communication and organisational skills, you will manage projects through the project lifecycle, working closely with stakeholders across the institution to maximise the value and benefits from our projects.

Please note: Interviews for this role will be conducted remotely using Microsoft Teams.

Remuneration:

Grade 7 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £41,348 rising to £47,118 per annum

The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role please click on apply below or contact Karen Tiernan, Head of IT Projects, via k.tiernan@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk, providing your name and the job reference number of the position.

While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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