IT Project Manager

Anglia Ruskin University; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglia Ruskin University seeks a Project Manager to lead IT-related projects, ensuring solutions are tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences. This role requires a hands-on approach combined with strong leadership and project management skills, particularly in Agile and traditional methodologies.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent certification required.
• Strong knowledge of IT and emerging technologies.
• Experience in managing change in large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects delivering solutions for students and staff.
• Manage and deliver complex technical concepts effectively.
• Implement projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Agile

Waterfall

Technical communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

Project management certification (Agile, PRINCE2, APMG, PMP)

Job description

About ARUJob Category

Technical

Vacancy Type

Fixed term contract

Fixed Term Duration

12 months

Employment Type

Full time

Salary From

£45,413

Salary To

£55,755

Location

Chelmsford/Cambridge

Faculty/Prof Service

IT Services

Closing Date

16/06/2025

Ref No

3499

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF , 158.32kb)
• Candidate Brief (PDF , 2676.91kb)
  
  

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About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead projects that deliver IT based solutions for our students and staff. You will be practical and committed to take a hands-on approach where needed.

This is a Fixed Term Contract/Maternity Cover role joining the team to support IT project delivery.

With a Degree and/or equivalent professional current project management certification e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, APMG, PMP you will have a sound knowledge of IT and emerging technologies, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and experience working in large organisations managing change. You will also have previous experience in managing and delivering complex technical ideas to both a technical and non-technical audience, and experience delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall project management approaches, tailoring as needed.

Informal enquiries can be made to Bridget Michael, Head of Projects, at [e-mail]

Please note interviews for this role will take place on 2nd July 2025.

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit .

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.