Project Manager

Job Title: Product Owner/Project Manager
Location: East Midlands
Hybrid working: Hybrid - Up to 2 days a week in the office
Salary: Grade H - 44,128 -55,755
Sector: Public Sector
Contract type: 18 month fixed-term contract

About the company
Gleeson Recruitment Group have partnered with a leading UK university, known for its innovative approach to education and its commitment to driving positive societal change. With a rich history and a vibrant campus environment, the institution provides a dynamic and collaborative setting for staff and students alike. The university is currently undergoing a significant technology modernisation programme, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, supporting business transformation, and delivering improved services across all departments. This transformation highlights the institution's forward-thinking culture and its focus on adopting cutting-edge technology solutions to support its strategic goals.

About the role
This is a pivotal role within the university's digital transformation journey, focusing on enhancing their digital platforms and user experiences. You will be responsible for shaping the roadmap for the university's technology and digital presence, ensuring it meets the needs of key audiences, including prospective students, current students, academics, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, such as the C Suite professionals, Heads of Departments and faculty representatives, to gather and prioritise user requirements. You'll need to have the confidence and gravitas to manage stakeholder expectations and push back where necessary.
• User Journey Optimisation: Analyse current website performance and user journeys, identifying areas for improvement and delivering a strategic plan to enhance the user experience.
• Project Roadmap: Scope out and deliver a comprehensive roadmap for improvements to the platforms, ensuring that all enhancements are aligned with the university's objectives.
• Data-Driven Insights: Interpret digital analytics and user data to inform decision-making and feed insights into the improvement roadmap.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or Project Manager, particularly within technology/web-based or app projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills, with the ability to navigate complex organisational dynamics.
• A solid understanding of user journey optimisation and digital content strategy.
• Confidence interpreting data and integrating insights into project roadmaps.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

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