Hybrid IT Project Manager: Lead Infrastructure & Digital Change

Harris Federation; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual loyalty bonus

Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension orLG

26 days' annual leave + holidays

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Discounts

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Job summary

Harris Federation is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and software projects across our network of schools. You will collaborate with internal teams, academy leaders and external partners to plan, coordinate and deliver projects on time, within budget and to agreed specifications from initiation through to handover.

You will drive infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity and digital transformation, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent experience required.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification or equivalent.
• APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring timescales and budgets are met.
• Support development and delivery of the annual IT project programme.
• Lead infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities, risks and dependencies.
• Maintain project documentation and secure necessary approvals.
• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines and success measures.
• Support procurement activities & vendor tender processes.
• Facilitate smooth transition of completed projects into operation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or higher)

PRINCE2 Practitioner

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Job description

Harris Federation is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and software projects across our network of schools. You will collaborate with internal teams, academy leaders and external partners to plan, coordinate and deliver projects on time, within budget and to agreed specifications from initiation through to handover.

You will drive infrastructure upgrades, cybersecurity and digital transformation, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure stakeholder