"Project Office Manager"

Grade 8: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum
Fixed-term (one year), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Oxford Saïd’s Digital and Information Services Department delivers innovative and world-class technology solutions to support the School’s mission: to be a world-class business school community, embedded in a world-class university, tackling world-scale problems.

As Project Office Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the Digital and Information Services team, managing a talented group of Project Managers and overseeing a diverse portfolio of strategic and technical projects. You’ll ensure that the School’s digital initiatives are delivered effectively, efficiently and in alignment with the School’s strategic priorities.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Product Development and Delivery, you will support governance, resource planning, portfolio management and cross-departmental collaboration. You will help shape how projects are prioritised, tracked and reported, embedding best practice and driving continuous improvement in project delivery across the School.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and motivate a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Support resource planning across projects, managing supply and demand to ensure delivery priorities are met.
• Identify, manage and mitigate cross-portfolio risks, dependencies and resourcing conflicts.
• Oversee high standards of stakeholder management, project reporting, budget management and risk control.
• Lead governance processes and ensure robust risk management across the portfolio.

You will bring extensive experience in programme, project and portfolio management within complex organisations. You will have a proven track record in directing and mentoring high-performing teams, managing multiple cross-functional projects and applying enterprise-wide delivery methodologies. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and clearly convey technical concepts to non-specialists. The role also requires proficiency with project reporting and governance tools.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days, including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 2 January 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday, 12 January 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.