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Senior Project Manager

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University of Southampton

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You must excel in planning and documenting schedules, problem-solving, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, embrace change with empathy, and have a passion for making a difference.
  • You will lead the rollout of secure laptops and desktops, collaborate with university community members, minimize impact on BAU, and engage stakeholders to ensure project success.

Requirements

  • Your ability to plan, maintain and document a tight schedule of delivery across upwards of 200 buildings.
  • Your clear and reasoned approach to problem solving.
  • Your exemplary interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
  • Your ability to work and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Your proactive attitude to navigate change as well as your patience and empathy when working with those more nervous of change.
  • Your passion for making a difference!

Responsibilities

  • Be the workstream lead to plan and deliver the roll out of secure up to date laptops and desktops.
  • Proactively, work with a wide range of the University’s community to ensure a smooth and effective programme of deployment.
  • Work with dedicated technicians and their managers to ensure the delivery of the project has a minimal impact on BAU activities.
  • Champion the project to get buy-in from reluctant stakeholders and endpoint customers.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Project Manager role?

The primary focus of the Senior Project Manager role is to deliver the Windows 10 decommissioning project, transitioning computing endpoints to the latest supported operating system across the University.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include excellent collaboration and communication abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and the capacity to work with both technical and non-technical audiences effectively.

Will the Senior Project Manager work with different teams?

Yes, the Senior Project Manager will work with various teams within iSolutions and across the University to identify and replace incompatible devices.

How many buildings will the project impact?

The project is expected to impact upwards of 200 buildings.

Is stakeholder buy-in important for this project?

Yes, championing the project to gain buy-in from reluctant stakeholders and endpoint customers is a crucial aspect of the Senior Project Manager's responsibilities.

What kind of work environment does the University promote?

The University promotes a supportive and inclusive work environment, which is reflected in its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Are there opportunities for flexible work arrangements?

Yes, the University invites requests for part-time or flexible working arrangements to accommodate employees' caring responsibilities.

Do we offer benefits related to employee well-being?

Yes, the University offers a pension scheme, generous holidays, access to on-campus sports and arts facilities, and various employee-discount schemes as part of its commitment to employee well-being.

How does the University support staff with family responsibilities?

The University supports staff with family responsibilities through a generous maternity policy, childcare facilities, and participation in the Childcare Voucher Scheme.

Are applications welcomed from individuals who have had career breaks?

Yes, the University welcomes applications from individuals who have experienced career breaks for reasons such as maternity, paternity, adoption leave, disability, or illness.

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