Senior Project Manager

The role of the Senior Project Manager is to ensure the successful delivery of the data workstream forming part of the University's Halo CRM programme. This is an exciting and fast-paced programme implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The Halo platform will support the entire student/alumni lifecycle, helping to strengthen connections and personalise relationships across the University, enabling collaboration, simplifying ways of working, eliminating silos and removing digital barriers. Halo will be used not only by central functions but also within departments and colleges, creating a true single version of the truth and a 360-degree view of our communities – students, visitors, alumni, research collaborations and elements of the professional staff lifecycle. The postholder will lead the data workstream which will include data migration, data cleansing, data mapping and data validation activities; they will define and manage delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and ensure delivery is aligned to quality standards. The postholder will report to the Halo programme manager and work closely with other programme roles, university stakeholders, delivery managers for other Halo workstreams, university technical teams and implementation partners. The postholder will be required to work on-site in central Oxford for a minimum of two days per week.

• You have proven experience as a Senior Project Manager with an understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• You have experience of projects where there is a large component of data cleansing and data migration.
• You have proven experience managing large-scale data migrations and data integrations.
• Ideally you have experience of working on a significant CRM programme.
• You have experience of estimating, financial forecasting and scheduling in complex environments.
• You have experience of identifying and managing delivery risks and issues.
• You are familiar with ensuring compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR).
• You have experience maintaining clear documentation and audit trails for all data-related activities.
• You possess excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, applicable to working with both technical and non-technical teams and senior stakeholders.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join us on a one-year fixed-term contract working on the University's Halo CRM programme.

Benefits

What we offer:

• 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.

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