Job Description

Senior Delivery Manager

Are you ready to shape the future of world-class research? Join the University of Oxford--a globally renowned centre of excellence and innovation. Our research tackles some of the most pressing challenges of our time, from reducing carbon emissions to developing life-saving vaccines. As we transform the digital services that power this work, we're looking for a skilled and energetic Programme Manager to join us on a permanent basis and help drive this change.

At Oxford, you'll be part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary community where your work contributes to real-world solutions and lasting global impact. If you're passionate about enabling research that changes lives, we want to hear from you.

The University of Oxford is a world leader in research, engagement and innovation. Our research portfolio covers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines and has a strong interdisciplinary character. We are currently the most successful UK university in securing funding for research. This role will be focussed on our ambitious Oxford Research Management System programme which aims to significantly improve the user experience and efficiency of the research management lifecycle from proposal development to project closure, reimagining ways of working and adopting technologies to support us. The programme will implement an integrated digital research management platform, and our focus is to ensure services, processes, culture and behaviours enable and embed the transformation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the Configuration Workstream within this Programme, working closely with the Programme Manager and leading and coaching cross-functional teams, contributing to deliver transformational change across research. Experience of ambitious change in large, complex organisations is highly desirable.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

38 days of annual leave

to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes

in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options. A commitment to

hybrid and flexible working

to suit your lifestyle.

An excellent contributory pension scheme

. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Access to a vibrant community through our

social, cultural, and sports clubs

.

About the Role

The Delivery Manager is expected to manage the design and configuration of the platform following a product mindset approach and a discipline of continuous improvement--ensuring alignment with the Programme's strategic goals and adhering to the benefits realisation strategy. The postholder will have expertise in, and act as an advocate for, continuous improvement practice, creating or adopting new ways of working and working in a collaborative way empowering and encouraging the teams to optimise current practices. As the University transitions to product delivery as part of a digital transformation initiative, this role will be critical to ensuring the teams have supporting tools in place to deliver the Workstream's objectives. The postholder will have responsibility for leading and liaising between technical and non-technical teams, establishing a healthy environment for the teams, ensuring good levels of communication across the Workstream and enabling effective, agile change management in response to user requirements. The postholder will report to the Programme Manager and will work closely with other Workstream Leads, as well as subject matter experts, technical leaders, Digital Transformation leaders, and other senior managers within and outside IT Services. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to how the University adapts to new ways of working and integrates new technology. If you are passionate about delivering impactful change and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Senior Delivery Manager with the following:
Proven

experience

in

delivering and managing complex projects

within a digital service or product management context, with the ability to navigate competing priorities and provide advice on progress, risks and opportunities to inform decision-making.

Strong financial and organisational skills

.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels. Demonstrable ability to

coach, facilitate

and

lead teams

, motivating staff to deliver high-quality outputs. Strong

risk management and planning skills

, with the ability to bring order to complex situations, and maintain focus on key objectives.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:
A covering letter/supporting statement Your CV The details of two referees
The

closing date

for applications is

12:00 noon

on

Tuesday 14 October.