Project Manager

Cardiff Metropolitan University is currently seeking a Project Manager to support the development and implementation of a number of new strategic change projects.

In this role, you will take responsibility of day-to-day management of the project, including all stages of the project life cycle, from definition, scoping and planning, risk management through to implementation and closure.  Importantly, you will develop, implement and manage project plans, using established project management methodologies to ensure quality outcomes and business benefits are achieved on time and within budget.

You will also: 

• Support project sponsors and key stakeholders to develop business cases;
• Provide effective leadership to the project team ensuring that team members are motivated;
• Manage the projects’ budgets within agreed tolerances by forecasting requirements.

What you’ll bring

With significant experience of delivering complex, cross-organisational change projects; you will bring strong working knowledge of project management theory and practice. As a Project Manager with broad insight into the inter-connected nature of modern information systems, you’re confident managing a busy workload and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

With highly developed communication skills, you will be comfortable building relationships with a wide range of people, presenting complex information tailored to your audience. Using excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be able to lead, develop, and motivate teams and individuals towards shared goals.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience of building productive internal and external relationships and networks.
• Experience of user requirements gathering, business process analysis and modelling and options appraisal techniques.
• Experience of applying recognised project management methodology and tools as appropriate to projects.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us

For more information about the role please contact Gemma West on GWest@cardiffmet.ac.uk.

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.