Programme Manager - Fixed-term

Programme Manager - Fixed-term Until October 2027Salary: £47,389 - £56,535 Annual Leave: 41 DaysPension: Generous USS Pension SchemeLocation: Scotland (With flexible hybrid working available)Flexible Working: Options such as 9 day Fortnight and other Flexible hours available (subject to line management approval)The University of Aberdeen is undertaking a major transformation programme to modernise its Student Management System (SMS), with the goal of simplifying processes, adopting modern technologies, and enhancing the student experience. To support this multi-year initiative, the university is recruiting a Programme Manager and a Business Systems Analyst to help deliver a comprehensive new system. These roles are initially fixed-term until mid-October 2027, with the intention to extend subject toapproval.This role is looking for an experienced Project / Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex projects and business change initiatives, ideally within Higher Education.Key requirements include:Degree-level education or equivalent experienceQualifications/experience in PRINCE2 and ITIL FoundationSignificant experience managing projects and programmes using formal methodologiesStrong planning, dependency management, and delivery skillsExperience using project tools including Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project and Microsoft VisioExperience working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver business changeExcellent leadership, ..... full job details .....