INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
THE ROLE
2. Project leadership and management • Ensure project is managed in line 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, breaking down barriers between teams to ensure successful delivery. • Manage multi-disciplinary 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 internal and external stakeholders ensuring delivery to project specification.
• Leading a team of Consultants and Con- tractors to programme, budget and quality expectations. • Manage an annual budget of £15m +. • 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. To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop an initial project plan, including scope, resource plans and costs to implement a 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 projects, through all aspects of the project life cycle, co- ordinating project members, managing multi-disciplinary 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.
Main Purpose of Job Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects, the Senior Project Manager will lead a diverse range of projects typically from £5m to £15m in value across the university estate, including academic and teaching facilities, social and hospitality space and workspace. We are seeking an individual who has demonstrable experience in leading complex multifaceted construction projects in a live, high footfall environment. This position will suit an individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, and who is passionate about delivering complex project programmes and plans. Project delay and programme dispute analysis experience would be beneficial.
3. Stakeholder Engagement • Identify and build effective working
relationships with internal and external stakeholders and networks, collaborating and influencing decisions on areas affecting projects, identify, programme and manage project dependencies; work to identify priorities and jointly ensure that the most appropriate way is found for the priorities to be met. Engage with stakeholders to shape the project • Work with stakeholders, providing complex, conflicting and technical information and ensuring planning information is understood and used to inform decisions • 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Deliver and lead the project lifecycle • Plan and programme all aspect of the project lifecycle including; scope, timelines, resources, budget, risks and issues, relationships, training and communication. Generally, this will be for longer term or more complex projects requiring significant levels of stakeholder collaboration. • Develop and implement a rigorous planning process and ensure it is delivered by appropriate parties including the design of the project and the appropriate approach to delivery. This will require the ability to undertake analysis with the ability to make complex decisions and obtain buy in of stakeholders. Responsible for ensuring appropriate risk assessments, method statements and project management documentation, etc., is completed and subjected to the appropriate project governance methodology.
Senior Project Manager
Job Title:
G8
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:
Role description: Accomplish a portfolio of capital project objectives by planning and programming project activities; evaluating implementation and progress of project.
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