Senior Project Manager- CRM- 1 year Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a workstream dedicated to Alumni fundraising and development within the University of Oxford's CRM Programme. This role focuses on designing, developing and delivering an effective CRM solution, in alignment with programme objectives and governance, to support the delivery of development and fundraising activity at Oxford. The role demands close collaboration with third-party providers, ensuring efficient ways of working and fostering strong relationships.

If you are interested in working in an exciting and fast paced environment to deliver value adding projects across the University, this could be the role for you.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About the Role

• The postholder will lead a workstream focused on Alumni Fundraising and Development as part of the University of Oxford's CRM Programme.
• You will play a key role in managing delivery through Azure DevOps (ADO) and Agile methodologies, particularly within areas such as CRM implementation and the rollout of a new operating model across the organisation.
• The Senior Project Manager will also collaborate closely with Business Change Managers to ensure effective alignment and integration of change activities.

About You

• You will bring proven experience in Agile delivery and Azure DevOps (ADO), ideally gained through complex programmes such as CRM implementations or operating model transformations within large organisations.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive successful outcomes in a collaborative environment are essential.
• A background in SCRUM-based Agile delivery and a passion for delivering meaningful change will make you a great fit for this role.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 28 October 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 5 November 2025 and will be face to face.

Contact Person :

Alex Purbrick

Vacancy ID :

182718

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

28-Oct-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 9

Contact Email :

alex.purbrick@admin.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£) :

56623 - 65336