IT Project Manager (ML12911) - Bath, BA2 7AY

ZipRecruiter; Bath; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive digital transformation. You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and project governance. Ideal candidates will have a background in IT project management with knowledge of Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies. The university offers a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Wide range of development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience on IT or digital projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with partners at all levels.
• A track record of delivering successful outcomes in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of IT projects.
• Collaborating with the Portfolio Management Office for project lifecycle management.
• Providing effective project reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Project governance

Risk management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Description

IT Project Manager (ML12911) - Bath, BA2 7AYMake an impact driving digital transformation at a leading UK university!The University of Bath’sDigital, 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 youWe’re looking for someone who can bring a balance oftechnical expertise, leadership, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. To succeed in this role, you will have:Demonstrable experience onIT or digital projects through the full project lifecycleSolid skills inproject governance, risk and budget management,Ability toinfluence and communicate effectively with partners at all levelsA track record ofdelivering successful outcomes in complex environmentsKnowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2)What we can offer you:We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplaceAn excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesWe consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.

We truly believe that of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building confidence and supporting disabled staff.Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2025 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £46,735 to £55,755