DIGITAL / IT PROJECT MANAGER - STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
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Durham University require an IT Project Manager to oversee the development of our new Durham
OnDemand platform.
The Durham OnDemand digital hub will host live and on-demand events and activities across the University's seven Domains of Student Enrichment Participation and will be integral to realising the University's objective of providing a high quality blended and complementary wider student experience (WSE).
The Project Manager will be required to:
* Coordinate the project governance framework (e.g. project steering group, project board,
project meetings, project reporting)
* Work with DU stakeholders, gathering an understanding of the software requirements and
ensuring that our development partner meet those requirements when delivering the
solution
* Manage the project following Durham University project management methodology (aligned
to PRINCE2)
* Develop and maintain associated project management documentation including tracking of
Risks, Issues, Decisions, Actions etc
* Plan and coordinate User Acceptance Testing, ensuring that relevant resources are in place
and issues are logged and tracked through to completion
* Establish internal stakeholder relationship groups
The Project Manager will be expected to help the University ensure the technical solution is fit for purpose. Relevant IT Applications/Systems experience, particularly in software development and Project Tracking Software is desirable as are strong supplier relationship management skills.
Our offshore development partner follow an Agile Project Management approach and therefore
knowledge of this would be advantageous.
We are looking for a Project Manager to commence 6th June 2022 for an initial 6 month period.
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