IT Project Manager – Digital Change in Higher Education

Lancashire; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lancashire is seeking an IT Project Manager within Learning and Information Services to drive a diverse portfolio of digital and technology initiatives. You will lead projects from initiation to delivery, manage scope, timelines, budgets and risks while collaborating with stakeholders across academic and professional services.

Applicants should show proven experience delivering complex IT projects with strong Agile and Waterfall understanding, and possess excellent

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering significant and complex IT projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Effective leader able to motivate and manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts into business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through delivery, managing scope, timelines, budgets and risks.
• Deliver a diverse portfolio of digital and technology initiatives to support the University’s strategic ambitions.
• Collaborate with academics and professional services to ensure value and impact of projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and engage senior leadership to secure necessary buy-in.

Skills

Agile

Waterfall

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate IT degree

Job description

The University of Lancashire is seeking an IT Project Manager within Learning and Information Services to drive a diverse portfolio of digital and technology initiatives. You will lead projects from initiation to delivery, manage scope, timelines, budgets and risks while collaborating with stakeholders across academic and professional services.

Applicants should show proven experience delivering complex IT projects with strong Agile and Waterfall understanding, and possess excellent