UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 UNVRSTY OF LNCOLN JOB SCRPTON JOB TTL PARTMNT LOCATON Programme Manager LSBF Projects CT Brayford Pool JOB NUMBR CS4095 GRA 7 AT October 2013 RPORTS TO Head of PMO and Architecture CONTXT The University of Lincoln has agreed to explore a number of partnership opportunities with the London School of Business and Finance [LSBF] including but not limited to validation agreements for provision of UG and PG programmes at one or more LSBF campuses and the creation of a joint venture to deliver programmes within a new London campus. JOB PURPOS The programme manager for LSBF projects will act as project manager on identified projects within the LSBF programme of work and will act as programme manager when multiple LSBF projects are running at the same time. A key responsibility of the role will be to ensure co-ordination of activity across all stakeholders and interested parties across the University and across all LSBF projects. Page 1 of 6

2 KY RSPONSBLTS Programme management Within the LSBF change programme, plans, directs, and co-ordinates the programme s projects and other activities, from proposal initiation to benefit realisation, on behalf of senior management, to ensure optimum efficiency in the allocation of common resources and skills. etermines, monitors, and reviews all programme economics to include programme time & costs, projected operational costs, staffing requirements, programme resources, and programme risk. Leads the programme team(s) in determining business requirements and translating requirements into service design and operational plans, developing and maintaining the appropriate environment to support project managers. Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on overall progress and initiates corrective action, as appropriate, to ensure that programme deliverables are produced on time and within budget. Manages exceptions, slippage and issues of priority, and initiates extra activities wherever gaps in the programme are identified. nsures coherence of the programme, by monitoring changes within the programme scope. Reassesses whether projects continue to meet business objectives and to use funds efficiently, ensuring that the programme is managed to realise business benefits. Prepares programme status reports and reports progress of the programme to senior management. Project Management Takes responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of projects within the LSBF programme, directing and counselling project team members, and advising clients/users as necessary on all phases. nsures that realistic project, quality, and risk plans are prepared and maintained for projects and subprojects. Monitors and controls team performance against plans. Maintains effective financial and project progress forecasting, and reports as appropriate. Agree project plans and estimated resource requirements with Senior Management of functional areas and CT department. Monitors and controls allocated human and material resources, associated revenue costs and all capital costs against the project budget. Recommend action to correct variances in quality, time scales or cost. nsures that a change control procedure is in place, and actively used to assess the effect of changes to the projects on costs, timescale and/or resource needs and reports these to project sponsors. Leads one or more project teams; allocating and monitoring tasks, motivating staff. evelops and maintains communication channels and stakeholder groups, proactively seeking freedback on solution design. Maintains contact with the stakeholders and other members of the University community throughout the project and programme management lifecycle to ensure satisfaction. Captures and disseminates technical and business information. Liaises with other managers within the T functions and within the business; manages expectations of all Page 2 of 6

3 project stakeholders. Prepare project status reports reflecting the status of the project, and analysis of resource and cost usage. nsures that projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed, and that lessons learned are captured and appropriate action taken. Produces appropriate documentation to support these processes. Facilitate the evaluation of solution and process design options. valuates and makes recommendations/decisions on technical options as appropriate. efines and makes recommendations on the project management framework for projects, including creation and composition of the steering group or project board, identification of project sponsor and stakeholders. n addition to the above, undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. Page 3 of 6

4 ATONAL NFORMATON Key working relationships/networks nternal xternal irector of CT Head of PMO PMO & nterprise Architecture Team nformation Services Team Technical Services Team College staff (academic and administrative) Professional Service epartments and professional service staff LSBF Key Suppliers and Commercial Partners Page 4 of 6

5 UNVRSTY OF LNCOLN PRSON SPCFCATON JOB TTL Programme Manager - LSBF JOB NUMBR CS4095 Selection Criteria Qualifications: ducated to degree level or equivalent Relevant project management qualification Relevant business analysis qualification ssential () or esirable () Where videnced Application (A) nterview () Presentation (P) References (R) A Membership of relevant professional bodies xperience: Leading, managing, developing and motivating staff Higher education sector None education sector Managing and successfully delivering multiple programmes, multiple projects Full project life cycle management Requirements definition and business analysis for complex demands Building of business cases, return on investment, cost and benefit analysis Benefits realisation management Financial and budget management eveloping and leading significant change projects Stakeholder management within project and business as usual environments Skills and Knowledge: Relevant issues, developments and trends within the education sector Able to present to a wide range of audiences ranging in knowledge of technology, business awareness and seniority Page 5 of 6

6 Planning and project management techniques and methods Project quality management Analysis modelling and design methods Communication and interpersonal skills Understanding of the relevance and application of technology to enhance business processes Competencies and Personal Attributes: Creative approach to solving problems Positive and open in communication Commitment to service quality nitiative and confidence Credibility and integrity Analytical in approach to acquiring knowledge and information Collaborative, able to build working networks Business Requirements Able to work flexibly as and when required in accordance with the needs of the University Able to travel between campuses, to suppliers, other partner locations and sites as required ssential Requirements are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do the job. esirable Requirements are those which would be useful for the post holder to possess and will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential requirements. Author Cook HRBA J dwards Page 6 of 6