Delivery Manager

The University of Salford are looking for an experienced Delivery Manager to join our Central Data Hub programme. This is a high-profile role responsible for driving the migration of existing source systems over to utilise the new Central Data Hub service. You will be responsible for the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of this project to acheive our objectives and benefits.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams, you will ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and achieve their intended business outcomes. The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of project leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance management, and delivery expertise, with the ability to navigate complex organisational environments.

You will be accountable for managing risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, delivery plans, reporting, and benefits realisation while maintaining high standards of governance and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Applicants should be aware that this is a Hybrid role with on-site attendance required for stakeholder management, governance activities, workshops, and senior leadership engagement. Success in this role means delivering strategic projects that meet agreed timelines, budgets, and business outcomes while maintaining stakeholder confidence, managing risks effectively, and ensuring the University of Salford receives measurable value from its investment in technology and data capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of the migration project.

- Manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.

- Manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, critical paths, risks, and issues.

- Ensure adherence to governance, project standards, policies, and delivery frameworks.

- Create and execute stakeholder engagement and communication plans.

- Manage project escalations and drive timely resolution of delivery challenges.

- Build and maintain effective relationships with business stakeholders and delivery partners.

- Ensure projects realise the intended business outcomes and benefits.

We are looking for someone who can combine delivery excellence with exceptional relationship management skills, including:

- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

- Strong communication and presentation abilities.

- Highly developed organisational and planning skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.

- Accountability and ownership for delivering successful outcomes.

- High attention to detail and governance discipline.

A bit about the Digital IT department

Our Digital IT team provide essential services to the University’s students, academics, and professionals, and so much more! The team explore new technologies and strive to innovate, with a strong focus on improving the customer experience. The ambition is that Salford will become the destination of choice for students who will have exceptional levels of employability when they graduate. Our three pillars of Digital Strategy, Digital Delivery and Digital Service all work together as a key enabler for the University to achieve this.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

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