Vacancies and recruitment in IT Services

Current vacancies

Senior Product Manager

We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to shape our product function while delivering impactful roadmaps aligned with the University's strategic objectives. You'll own a product portfolio, lead a team of product owners, and work closely with the Head of Product to establish consistent product management practices across the department. This role combines hands-on product ownership with coaching other product managers, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to our evolving product-led operating model.

You'll need significant experience in agile product development, a proven track record of developing strategic product visions and previous line management experience. We're seeking someone who can balance multiple product lines whilst championing user experience, facilitate cross-functional teams, and challenge traditional thinking to deliver value quickly and iteratively.

• Job reference number: 1753
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Grade: 8
• Closing date: 14 December 2025

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Salesforce Development Team Leader

We are seeking a creative, high-performing and engaging team leader who can manage and lead the Salesforce development and administration team as part of our Technology function. You will manage a team of high-performing Salesforce developers and administrators in maintaining and enhancing Salesforce, whilst building a strong relationship with other technical and product colleagues.

You will have a wide range of experience in Salesforce development in a corporate environment and understand the importance of design and development standards, especially regarding security, performance, user experience and accessibility. You will have a track record of releasing quality software and be able to establish relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders across the University and beyond. To achieve this you will build a high-performing team and develop them to have the right skills and processes to deliver.

• Job reference number: 1924
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Grade: 8
• Closing date: 5 January 2026

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SAP Development Team Leader

We are seeking a creative, high-performing and engaging team leader who can manage and lead the SAP development and operations team as part of our Technology function. The role will need to manage a team of high-performing engineers in implementation, upgrade and operational support of services including Finance, HR, Payroll and Purchasing systems, together with Employee and Manager Self Services and staff recruitment. 

Additionally,  the team provides integration of SAP with other services both within the University and to external partner organisations as required.

You will have a wide range of experience in SAP operations and development in a corporate environment, as well as experience as a team leader, or a willingness to develop in this area, and be able to establish relationships with a wide range of customers and stakeholders across the University and beyond.

• Job reference number: 1940
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Grade: 8
• Closing date: 5 January 2026

Find further details and apply for the SAP Development Team Leader position

From the Director of IT Services

I’m excited to welcome new team members with a wide range of skills, experiences and backgrounds who will be able to lead, support and guide the next phase of our transformational development.

With such a wide-ranging programme we have lots of opportunities available. We are a collaborative and engaging team, always learning new things that can improve the products and services that we deliver. You’ll bring capability and enthusiasm to support our ambitious vision, with a desire to make a real difference at all levels of skills and experience.

We’re really excited to encourage people to join us to develop a sustainable and diverse team while supporting your professional and personal development. I look forward to receiving your application.

Chris Willis

Director of IT Services

Contact the recruitment team

If you have questions about any of our roles, or about working in IT Services at the University of Sheffield, you can send them to our recruitment team - it-services-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk - or contact the recruiting manager in the full job description.