Project Manager (Maternity Cover) at University of Stirling

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The Post

The Project Manager role provides project management and leadership to projects of strategic importance, managing multiple projects at any given time. Projects are typically system implementations or enhancements but can cover the full range of IT services and will include non-IT projects such as refurbishments or other improvement/change projects.

The Project Manager will lead the development, implementation and rollout of all assigned projects and ensure that they are managed and governed effectively and consistently. They will build project management skills and capacity across the Information Services team, as well as input into ongoing maintenance of project management template documentation and tools, the wider methodology, and other resources including the PMO SharePoint Hub.

The postholder will be required to be digitally adept and able to lead on the implementation of new technologies in support of the PMO, evaluating solutions and making recommendations for emerging tools in support of project or programme management and governance.

The postholder will be a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager with finely tuned communication skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels and provide confident and credible project leadership, being clear about progress and accountability.

Description of Duties

• Effectively lead and project manage assigned projects, through the full project management lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, closure and evaluation:
  • Ensure the completion and ongoing maintenance of detailed project documentation for each lifecycle stage including for example, the PID, project plan (including critical path analysis), project reports, closure and evaluation documentation
  • Ensure that project issues and risks are captured with appropriate evaluation of those identified, and risk mitigation measures or controls documented
  • Manage project budgets closely to ensure all aspects of actual or planned expenditure are tracked and reported on, providing phased projections;
  • Manage the procurement process for specific projects, working in liaison withprocurement, suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders
• Lead the establishment of business requirements through business analysis and acting as a facilitator with the relevant business area using a range of engagement activities or techniques:
  • Engage the business area in requirements gathering using a range of techniques, including, for example, requirements workshops, document analysis, interviews, use cases, task/workflow analysis, process mapping, etc;
  • Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconciling any conflicts encountered. Challenge stakeholders on their assumptions on what may be required and distinguish between perceived/requested and actual user needs
• Engage with and lead the project team and any staffing resource attached to project work packages or other activities, ensuring that progress is made to meet milestones and the successful delivery of project objectives:
  • Manage the various work package activities and associated working groups to ensure they produce the required outputs to the required quality and within defined timescales, to meet project deliverables
  • Manage the activities and outputs of third-party contractors or suppliers to the project

Please see attached for a full description of duties.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

Additional Information

Full timeFixed term for 10 months or until the substantive post holder returns

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 27 July 2025.Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances under SOC code 2131.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

About Us

Information Services delivers the library, IT, digital learning technology and other information needs and services to enable all students and staff of the University of Stirling to learn, research and work here. Our mission is to equip and empower our users and ourselves to function and achieve successful outcomes in the digital age. We strive to achieving excellent customer service and always aim to exceed our users' expectations.

The Information Services (IS) Programme Management Office (PMO) is central to the management and coordination of programmes of work across Information Services. The PMO is governed by an IS Programme Board and encompasses all programmes and projects underway or being planned. It provides a standardised methodology, templates and approach to managing projects, and enables transparent reporting against progress and objectives, and early intervention where corrective action is required.The team provides a second-line support service in their field of specialism within Information Services, underpinned by ITIL and Customer Service Excellence standards.

The University

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.

The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,800 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.

We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.

Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal - which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland's International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.

www.stir.ac.uk

Available documents

Job number

SERV01991

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Posting End Date

27-Jul-2025

Location:

Stirling Campus

Grade

Grade8 £46,735 - £55,755 p.a.

Faculty/Service

Information Services

Job Info:

• Company: University of Stirling
• Position: Project Manager (Maternity Cover)
• Work Location: Stirling, Stirling
• Country: GB

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