Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2029
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Cyber Security Programme Manager.
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.
The Cyber Security Programme Manager will lead the delivery of a major cyber security transformation programme, driving strategic change, strengthening the University's cyber resilience, and embedding a culture of security across one of the world's leading universities.
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
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- 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 Cyber Security Programme Manager will lead the delivery of the University of Oxford's ambitious Cyber Security Improvement Programme, a three-year initiative designed to deliver a step-change in the University's cyber security capability. As Cyber Security Programme Manager, you will work at the heart of one of the University's most strategically important digital transformation programmes, partnering closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, Technology Portfolio Lead, senior stakeholders and technical teams to shape and deliver a complex portfolio of cyber security initiatives.
You'll oversee multiple workstreams, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of governance. You'll also play a key role in driving organisational change, helping embed a stronger culture of cyber security across a highly diverse and decentralised institution. Working within an agile, continuous improvement environment, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage suppliers and resources, mitigate risks, and provide strategic reporting to senior governance boards, ensuring lasting value for the University.
About You
You are an experienced programme leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex IT and business change programmes, ideally within higher education or another similarly complex organisation. You understand the challenges of cyber security transformation and are equally comfortable engaging with technical specialists and senior business leaders. A collaborative leader, you excel at building trusted relationships, influencing stakeholders at every level and bringing diverse teams together behind a shared vision.
You combine strong delivery expertise with excellent judgement, communication and organisational skills. Confident managing significant budgets, governance processes, risks and supplier relationships, you are passionate about delivering measurable outcomes while supporting and developing those around you. Whether you bring experience with Agile, PRINCE2, MSP, MoP or other recognised programme management methodologies, you'll thrive in an environment that values continuous improvement, innovation and collaborative leadership.
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 28 August.
Interviews will take place on 7 and 8 of September and will be face to face.
