IT Project Manager (fixed-term)

The University of Bath (UoB) is embarking on the next stage of its digital transformation journey. A key part of this is to transform the way in technology services are delivered. 

The Digital, Data & Technology Department (DDaT) is a passionate community of technical experts who provide digital, data and technology services that are accessible, relevant, and secure. We are motivated by helping people solve problems, be more effective in what they do today and innovating to raise the bar of what can be achieved in future.

About the role

The IT Project Manager role is a key part of the University’s DDaT Team, reporting to the Lead Project Manager and the Head of IT Portfolio Management. This role involves supporting the management of the University Research Management System (URMS) Project. 

This project aims to implement a new research management system to ensure the University has the right tools to manage our research and innovation portfolio. 

The implementation stage of this project will take place from October 2025 - July 2026.

As IT Project Manager you will be responsible for managing the technical delivery of the University Research Management System (URMS) project throughout implementation, which is due to start in October 2025.  

This will involve leading the technical staff involved in this project to ensure successful achievement of the project’s outcomes. 

You will work closely with the Project Manager for URMS based in Planning Performance and Strategic Change (PPSC). 

As IT Project Manager you will be required to engage effectively with colleagues in Research and Impact Services (RIS), Planning Performance and Strategic Change (PPSC) and other key departments. 

You will be required to report on progress, which will be shared with the Project Board and other groups on a regular basis.

You will work closely with the Portfolio Management Office to embed and promote project lifecycle management and assurance and provide effective project reporting as required and requested both within DDaT and with external stakeholders. 

We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to develop good working relationships, is highly organised and offers excellent management skills.

Our ideal candidate would:

• Have an ILM (Level 3) qualification in leadership and management or equivalent experience
• Have a professional project management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in leading or managing projects  
• Have an ITIL (version 3 or later) Foundation Level Qualification or with training have achieved this qualification within their probation period.

Additional information

This part-time role (14.6 hours per week) is being offered on a 10-month fixed-term basis from October 2025 – July 2026. 

We would welcome applications from candidates looking for a secondment or development opportunity. 

For further information about this role, please contact:

Sarah Ibbitson, Project Manager, Planning Performance and Strategic Change on: 
mnssmv@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.

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