Are you an experienced Delivery Manager (Infrastructure) looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our IT Services team at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.
Location: Dartington House, 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HS
Salary: £ 49,119-£58,265 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (until 31 July 2029)
About Us
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong.
As a Delivery Manager you will facilitate the delivery of infrastructure initiatives (with a focus on the Microsoft 365 platform) coordinating resources, implementing agile practices, and maximising the value of investment in technologies.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
The role of Delivery Manager is to ensure the successful delivery of products and services, either through defined project work or as part of a continuous improvement approach. The University of Oxford is a federated organisation with core IT and Digital services delivered by IT Services alongside departmental, college and divisional IT functions. The Delivery Manager (Infrastructure) will play a key role in the co-ordination of resource and technology to leverage investment in Microsoft technologies in the university’s federated model.
This is a varied and collaborative role where you'll be responsible for planning and tracking delivery, managing risks and dependencies, monitoring budgets and resources, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. You'll champion agile ways of working, coach teams to deliver effectively, and build strong relationships across the University to ensure services are delivered efficiently, securely and with a strong focus on user needs.
About You
You'll be an experienced Delivery Manager, Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master with a strong track record of delivering technology or digital infrastructure initiatives in complex organisations. You understand how to balance competing priorities, adapt delivery approaches to suit different environments, and bring together technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Comfortable working in agile environments, you're passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy helping teams develop new ways of working.
You are an excellent communicator with strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills. You'll have experience managing delivery plans, risks and resources, along with the confidence to coach teams, influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. Experience with Microsoft technologies, Azure DevOps, IT service management or higher education would be an advantage, but above all we're looking for someone who thrives on delivering meaningful change through collaboration, innovation and a user-centred approach.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 2 September.
Interview dates TBC.
