Head Of Portfolio Management Office

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Portfolio Management Office professional to join the Strategic Change Office as the Head of PMO. The SCO team deliver transformational change for the oganisation, supporting the delivery of the Universitys strategic plan. The role holder will be a member of the Strategic Change Office Leadership Team and will report to the Deputy Director of Transformation. The role will be responsible for the day to day operations of the PMO team, which includes PMO Managers, Analysts and team members who focus on benefits and demand. Working closely with senior leaders and the wider SCO team, the role holder will be pivotal in shaping, prioritising and assuring the change portfolio, while ensuring clear reporting to governance groups.

The successful candidate will be a resilient, collaborative, and an inclusive strategic leader. They will have the requisite experience to operate credibly within an academic environment, and to develop trusted relationships throughout the Manchester community. Critically, they will have excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience, as well as a genuine commitment to the transformative vision and mission of the University.

Please note that candidates who are shortlisted will be asked to complete a psychometric test as part of the interview process.

Interview dates: TBC

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Miranda Hall

Email: miranda.hall@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.