Programme Manager (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

An exciting opportunity has become available at University of Cambridge for a Programme Manager responsible for the running the Identity Management (IM) programme.

This is a great opportunity to work on a high-profile strategic initiative within University Information Services (UIS) www.uis.cam.ac.uk/about-us. You will support the Head of Identity alongside working with various colleagues across the Collegiate University to track and organise key activities.

You will be responsible for running the IM programme, one of the most complex business transformations an organisation can undertake requiring high level of comfort in technical environments. You will be responsible for delivering impactful business benefits and outcome in line with the organisational strategy. You will also be responsible for overseeing a team of Senior Delivery Managers, Business Analysts and Developer resources, as well managing a matrix of internal resources that have been committed to the programme. As a Programme Manager you will also have line management responsibilities and will be expected to provide development advice and mentoring for junior members.

This is a 2-year fixed term role split between University Information Services' modern offices on the West Cambridge Site and working from home.  We offer flexibility of working hours together with a generous pension and holiday allowance.

As a Programme Manager you will

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team tasked with delivery of the Identity Management Programme.
• Oversee multiple projects in line with the overarching Identity Strategy.
• Actively lead the strategic planning of the delivery the IGA platforms.
• Be responsible for transitioning business as usual.
• Act as part of the escalation path to facilitate delivery.
• Allocate and manage both internal and external resources.
• Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of all programme documentation.
• Manage timelines, risks, issues and dependencies within the scope of the programme.
• Be an active stakeholder manager and act as a subject matter expert to provide assurance.
• Be responsible for all reporting and managing the programme delivery board.
• Support the Head of Identity in preparing documentation and collateral.
• Provide strategic input in defining the mid-term road map of delivery past the initial implementation and the end of the project.
• Be responsible for developing a business case for an any additional work that may be required to achieve the organisations strategic objectives.

The right candidate is

• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity and are able to work as high-level, or as detailed, as the task requires.
• Adept at working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Has a wealth of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary delivery team to shape and build digital products and services.
• Has expert knowledge and experience applying varying project management methodologies.
• Has experience working on identity and access management projects and specifically Sailpoint ISC.
• Has line management experience or a keen desire to oversee and develop others.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Queries should be directed to recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk in the first instance quoting reference VC47774.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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