INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
THE ROLE
with institutions project management methodology • Coordinate project, service and business readiness activities • Work with the project team and project office support colleagues, to deliver the project objectives, coaching and guiding as needed, manage the team members in a matrix environment. This will include project induction, coaching, guidance and training to project team members to ensure the effective implementation of the project. • Work with stakeholders ensuring delivery to project specification 3. Stakeholder Engagement • Identify and manage project dependencies; work closely with business areas to identify priorities and jointly ensure that the most appropriate way is found for the priorities to be met. • Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and networks, providing information and ensuring technical information is understood exercising judgement on timeliness, the most appropriate methodology and approach to be used, seeking feedback where necessary for inclusion in project development. • Ensure stakeholder training is considered as part of the project plan and undertake all necessary stakeholder training. 4. Procurement and contract management • Undertake project procurement planning activity. • Manage supplier contracts connected to the project programme delivery. This Job Description sets out current duties of the post that may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
• Leading a team of Consultants and Con- tractors to programme, budget and quality expectations. • Manage an annual budget of £1m +. • Responsible for the delivery of designated Capital Projects on Campus to programme, budget and quality expectations. • Responsibility for ensuring sustainability is designed and built in to Capital Projects. The post holder will report to the Head of Capital Projects, working under broad direc- tion to enable the post holder to manage their own work and that of their team members, to achieve their agreed objectives. The role hold- er will play a key role as part of the Divisional leadership team in supporting the achieve- ment of the strategic and operational goals of the University, Professional Services & their Division. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively across the University and with key stakeholders to deliver single team work- ing that efficiently and effectively supports the achievement of those goals and objectives. Support achievement of the Division’s/Unit’s/ School’s compliance with all applicable stat- utory and regulatory compliance obligations, including (but not limited to): UKVI, Health & Safety, the Prevent Duty, data protection, Com- petition and Markets Authority requirements and equal opportunities, as appropriate to the grade and role. Additionally, to promote good practice in relation to University policy, proce- dure and guidance in relation to those compli- ance matters in respect of students, staff and other relevant parties. Balance effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the management of the budgets you are ac- countable for, demonstrating compliance with Value for Money and Return on Investment principles to support the University’s strategic aim to achieve a world-class standard of teach- ing and research by managing our resources effectively and efficiently.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop an initial project plan, including scope, resource plans and costs of an implementation project based on the outcomes from an initial feasibility project. Get the project plan through initial approval. • Provide the day-to-day leadership and management of project, through all aspects of the project life cycle, co- ordinating project members, managing team members in a matrix environment and liaising closely with the project sponsor. • Work with key stakeholders across the institution, manage the key communications for the project, liaising with project team members and internal and external stakeholders. • Undertake product selection and procurement activities to ensure the achievement of project objectives, product fit and best value. • Coordinate project, service and business readiness activities via a transition plan.
The Project Manager will lead on brief development, design, procurement and project delivery on minor to mid-sized projects or provide lead support on large, significant projects across the University Estate. This is a unique client-side project management role that will give the post-holder great experience across a diverse range of projects. The role will give the University the capability to deliver best value for money and design quality, ranging from minor projects at circa £1m to schemes up to £5m and above to significant projects in excess of £10m. Successful candidates will have gained recent experience in a project management role with responsibility for managing refurbishment, redevelopment and new build projects. We are seeking a customer focused individual who has strong interpersonal skills and the stakeholder skills required to lead internal stakeholder groups as well as a number of external delivery partners. If you are a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager from an architecture, surveying, construction or engineering background this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career leading a range of projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Deliver and lead the project lifecycle • Within the scope of the project, manage all aspect of the project lifecycle including; scope, timelines, resources, budget, risks and issues, relationships, training and communication. • Develop and implement a rigorous planning and ensure it is delivered by appropriate parties, using guidance where available, adapting guidance where needed, undertaking research and analysis as necessary on each stage of the project cycle, making recommendations to stakeholders on proposals. Ensure appropriate risk assessments, method statements and project management documentation, etc., is completed and subjected to the appropriate project governance methodology.
Project Manager
Job Title:
G7
Grade:
Estates and Facilities Management.
School/Division:
Bramber House.
Location:
Head of Capital Projects Internal and external Project Resource. External Consultants and Contractors.
Responsible to: Direct reports:
Key contacts:
2. Project leadership and management • Ensure project managed in line
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