IT Project Manager

Make an impact driving digital transformation at a leading UK university!

The University of Bath’s Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department is at the heart of delivering innovative IT infrastructure, products, and services that enable our students, staff, and researchers to achieve their goals.

Do you thrive on leading complex IT projects and turning ambitious ideas into real-world solutions?

This IT Project Manager role is a key part of the University’s DDaT Team, working with the Lead Project Manager and the Head of IT Portfolio Management.

As IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of projects from requirements gathering and drafting the business case to defining the solution that meets our user’s needs, budget management, and delivery schedule, ensuring outstanding delivery through to the in-life management process.

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.

The IT Project Manager will have responsibility for managing projects, including the management of associated project teams, working together, and reporting progress to a Project Board.

About you

We’re looking for someone who can bring a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrable experience on IT or digital projects through the full project lifecycle
• Solid skills in project governance, risk and budget management,
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with partners at all levels
• A track record of delivering successful outcomes in complex environments
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2)

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