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Academic Project Manager

On-site in Villanueva de la Cañada·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Villanueva de la Cañada
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
5+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Additional training in project management (PMI, PRINCE2, Scrum Master or equivalent) is valued.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a technological project manager.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
  • Practical knowledge in the implementation and evolution of systems and applications that support university academic and administrative processes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

In UAX you will

  • Continuous professional growth: We invest in your development through training, constant challenges, and real opportunities for evolution.
  • Impact and purpose: Each project has a clear purpose: to improve people's lives through education and innovation.
  • A close, collaborative, and demanding culture: You will work with committed and professional teams, in an environment that values excellence without losing sight of closeness and camaraderie.
  • Prestige and institutional solidity: You will be part of a leading university, recognized for its academic quality and its transformative approach.

If you share our vision and want to be part of an environment where your work makes a difference, we are waiting for you.

At UAX we support the personal and professional growth of our employees:

  • PERMANENT CONTRACT on a full-time basis.
  • FLEXIBLE REMUNERATION options (medical insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, and transport card)
  • 70% DISCOUNT on our UAX degrees so that both you and your first-degree relatives can expand your training
  • Be Healthy by UAX Program activities (classes, workshops, gym...) driven by our own professors and UAX experts to take care of your physical and mental well-being
  • Discounts at our veterinary and dental clinics

The role

Do you want to develop your career at the leading private university in Spain?

At UAX – Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, we offer you the opportunity to grow professionally in an organization in full expansion, with a strong commitment to innovation, learning, and social impact. Being part of UAX means contributing to a university community connected to business reality and oriented towards the sustainable development of society.

Working with us is much more than occupying a position: it is joining a project with purpose, where talent is enhanced and commitment, initiative, and teamwork are recognized.

The main objective will be to ensure that the implemented solutions contribute to operational and academic excellence, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic objectives, the technical and functional quality of deliverables, and compliance with established deadlines and budgets. Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technological projects that support academic processes within the framework of the UAX Group.

What you'll do

  • Lead implementation, evolution, and maintenance projects for the applications that support academic management
  • Define and manage project plans, including schedules, resources, budget, risks, and deliverables.
  • Ensure the technical, functional, and documentary quality of the developed or implemented solutions.
  • Coordinate and supervise internal teams and external providers, both on-site and remote.
  • Guarantee the proper integration of solutions into the corporate technological ecosystem.
  • Drive the adoption of methodologies and best practices in project management.
  • Ensure the correct management of the project lifecycle
  • Prepare executive monitoring reports for different stakeholder levels.
  • Collaborate closely with the academic and systems areas in identifying opportunities for improvement and evolution of current tools.

About Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio

Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX) is a private Spanish university offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational training programs across health sciences, engineering, business, technology, education, and music. With campuses in Madrid, Málaga, and Oviedo, as well as a robust online learning platform, UAX serves thousands of students and employs a diverse academic and corporate workforce. The university is known for its practical, simulation-based teaching methods and partnerships with leading institutions like the Rafa Nadal School of Sport.

Industry
Higher Education
Founded
1993
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Málaga, Oviedo

Good to know if you are moving

  • UAX has multiple campuses across Spain, including Madrid (Villanueva de la Cañada), Málaga, and Oviedo, offering opportunities in different regions.
  • The university offers both on-site and online roles, providing flexibility for international candidates.
  • Job openings include academic, research, and corporate positions, with some requiring Spanish language proficiency (e.g., French for admissions roles).
  • UAX is a private university with a strong focus on health sciences, engineering, and technology, making it a relevant employer for professionals in these fields.
  • The university has partnerships with institutions like the Rafa Nadal School of Sport, which may offer unique career opportunities.
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