36 Project Management jobs in Merton, Oxfordshire

We are recruiting for x3 Business Change Managers to support the delivery of IT initiatives that improve business processes and enhance the use of technology across the University. You'll be part of a collaborative delivery team, supporting the leadership and implementation of change across various portfolios, including Administration, Education, Research, and Engagement. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure that staff and students are supported and ready for new ways of working as part of our ongoing digital transformation. This includes assessing the scale and impact of change, designing appropriate change strategies, and coordinating communications and training activities. You'll play a vital role in helping the University realise the benefits of its digital initiatives, working in both traditional and Agile environments. The role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the way services are experienced by students and staff, while being part of a talented, supportive, and forward-thinking team.

We're looking for people who can:

• Demonstrate experience of change management in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Understand how people experience and respond to change, particularly in the context of technology and business process improvement.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders and communicate with clarity and impact.
• Adapt to different delivery contexts, including Agile, iterative development, and continuous improvement approaches.
• Work independently and collaboratively, showing initiative, sound judgment, and a structured approach to planning and problem-solving.
  
  Join our dynamic IT Services team at the University of Oxford and help shape how change is delivered across our world-leading institution., Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
  
  IT Services is a central department that supports the entire University in achieving its academic and research goals through the innovative use of technology. Within IT Services, the Programme and Projects Delivery Group (PPDG) brings together specialists in programme and project management, business analysis, testing, training, communications, and change management to ensure the effective delivery of digital initiatives across the University.
What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.