13 Banbury Road, Oxford Associate Delivery Manager, IT Services Are you looking to grow your career in Agile delivery and digital transformation? Join our dynamic IT Services team at the University of Oxford and play a key role in supporting the rollout of world-class wireless connectivity across our historic institution. Location: 13 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6NN Salary: £38,674 – £46,913 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent About Us IT Services is the central IT department supporting teaching, learning, and research across the University. Within IT Services, the Programme and Projects Delivery Group (PPDG) leads the delivery of strategic initiatives, including the Improving Wireless Programme, which will expand the centrally managed wireless service to over 300 buildings, helping to ensure reliable and modern wireless access across our world-renowned facilities. The University of Oxford is a place where centuries of tradition meet cutting-edge innovation. Ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years, we offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where your work contributes to global research, education, and impact. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
4. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
5. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
6. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
7. As Associate Delivery Manager, you will support the delivery of the University’s Improving Wireless Programme, working closely with the Delivery Manager and cross-functional teams. You’ll help coordinate Agile delivery activities, utilising our 8-stage process, to manage stakeholder communications, and ensure readiness for wireless installations across the University.
8. You’ll use tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps to track progress, manage delivery workflows, and support Agile ceremonies. This is a developmental role ideal for someone with foundational delivery experience who is looking to grow into a full delivery management position.
About You To succeed in this role, you will have:
9. Experience working in a digital services, IT, or product delivery environment.
10. Awareness of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
11. Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tools.
12. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
13. A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to manage a varied workload.
Application Process
14. A covering letter/supporting statement
15. Your CV
16. The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 20 October 2025. Interviews will take place on week commencing 27 October and will be held in person in central Oxford.