Project Manager

About the role

As a Project Manager in our Transformation Team, you’ll be at the heart of some of Imperial’s most ambitious, University‑wide change programmes. You’ll help drive delivery of the PTO Framework Programme - an initiative reshaping how colleagues develop, grow and thrive across our professional, technical and operational roles. If you enjoy leading complex projects that make a meaningful difference to people’s working lives, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to transformation on a major scale.

What you would be doing

In this role, you will:

• Manage strategic change projects from inception to completion, including planning, risk and dependency management, governance and assurance.
• Represent programme leadership in day‑to‑day project delivery, ensuring progress remains aligned to organisational objectives and strategic priorities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Imperial—bringing clarity, structure, and problem‑solving at pace in a highly collaborative environment.
• Navigate agile, waterfall and hybrid project environments confidently, selecting the right approach to ensure successful delivery.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience delivering complex, strategic projects - ideally within people transformation or large‑scale organisational change.
• Strong project management expertise, with confidence adapting methodologies to different contexts (agile, waterfall, hybrid).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trust at all levels.
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach, able to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in challenging or fast‑changing environments.
• Solid knowledge of project lifecycles, governance, benefits management and financial or procurement processes.
• Confidence using project management tools such as MS Project, Asana, Jira or similar.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is an 18‑month fixed‑term role based at our White City campus, with opportunities for hybrid working. You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward‑looking Transformation Team working on programmes that directly support Imperial’s long‑term strategy and mission.

This role will be appointed at the bottom of this salary scale with opportunities to increase spine-points with continued service.

If you’d like to learn more about the role or discuss any aspect of the programme, please get in touch with the hiring team.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Zoe Cheung – zcheung@ic.ac.uk

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