Academic ConnectSenior Project Manager
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The implementation of the new finance system is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference to the way in which University departments process and manage their financial transactions. As the senior project manager, you will be responsible for the ensuring the deliverables of the work streams are completed on time, whilst managing project risks, a variety of team members and integration with other work streams.
This is a varied role which will require collaboration and interaction with staff with a wide ranging level of skills and expertise from within the Finance Division and also the wider University.
The Role
The role requires management of resources needed for the planning, development and delivery of specified areas within the work stream to avoid bottlenecks and conflicting demands.
You will have an accountancy background and work closely with Business Leads and project teams, with oversight from the Executive and Project Sponsors.
You will be required to work to the standards and governance protocols directed by an overall programme or by the business area in which the project falls and will influence the strategic direction and structure of those programmes.
Working with other project managers, you will establish and implement protocols for potential changes to scope and manage the day-to-day activities of the work stream teams including regular checkpoint reviews, budget, presentations to Boards / stakeholders and senior level management.
Your Skills
You will be able to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic approach to project management with the ability to adapt to meet the delivery needs.
You will hold a professional qualification alongside a project management qualification and have excellent inter-personal, analytical and communication skills.
Alongside these you will possess:
- Excellent planning for short, medium and long term using MS Projects
- Understanding of ERP (preferably Oracle Financials)
- Identify and pro-actively manage important risks, issues and problems effectively.
- Project Management Practitioner accreditation
Benefits
The University offers an excellent benefit package including:
- 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Defined benefits pension schemes
- Flexible working options
- Family-friendly initiatives
- Career development opportunities
- Support for health & mental wellbeing
- Discounts on shopping
- Rental deposit scheme
- Public transport season ticket loans
- Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes
Location
The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows.
The Finance Division has embraced hybrid working and individuals are currently working with their team two days a week from a University site, principally Greenwich House, and three days worked remotely (for those working a standard Mon to Fri week). This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Michelle Bond, Deputy Director of Delivery at michelle.bond@admin.cam.ac.uk
If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is 30 March 2026. The interviews are planned for 08 April 2026.
Please quote reference AG49110 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Key information
Department/location
Salary
£63,606-£67,468
Reference
AG49110
Category
Date published
19 March 2026
Closing date
30 March 2026
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