Job Description

Are you looking for a delivery role that allows you to shape the future of one of the world's top universities? The University of Cambridge is seeking a Delivery Manager to lead the development of a new Web Content Management System, transforming the way Cambridge manages and delivers its digital content across the university. This is a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation within a complex digital landscape.

Who you'll be working with

You'll collaborate with stakeholders, Drupal Developers, UX Designers, Technical Product Manager, Technical Leads, Content Designers, Service Owner, and the wider university.

What you will do

You'll oversee the delivery and development of our Web Content Management System, working with both technical and non-technical teams, and supporting the Assisted Content Migration to transition sites from our legacy platform to the new one. As a Senior Delivery Manager, you'll lead Agile delivery across the full lifecycle of digital products and services. You'll work with cross-functional teams to deliver internal products, manage technical delivery, and create a healthy team culture. With a strong focus on Agile principles, you'll guide teams through iterative development, remove blockers, and foster continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for maintaining team health, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment, and ensuring the team remains motivated, productive, and engaged throughout the project. You'll also build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex delivery challenges into clear, actionable plans - even for those less familiar with Agile ways of working.

What we can offer

41 days holiday per year including bank holidays A generous pension Hybrid working. You can work from home and come into the office for team events or workshops on average once per week, although you're welcome to come in more often if you want. A friendly and supportive team environment The 0pportunity to shape and influence how we work

We support flexible and family-friendly working and are open to non-standard working patterns. While this is advertised as a full-time role, we would consider applications from candidates who are looking to work less than full-time hours, and are open to applicants who live outside Cambridge but are willing to travel regularly to Cambridge If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact recruitment@uis.cam.ac.uk. 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.


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.


Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.


We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.


We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.


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Please quote reference VC46026 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


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.