Programme Manager (IT)

University of the West of Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Strategic Programme Management Office

Paisley Campus

Programme Manager (Programme Manager (IT))

Salary: Grade 7, £50,253 - £56,535 per annum

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 12 months

This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If requiring visa sponsorship, the successful applicant will also need to meet a range of individual criteria to satisfy Home Office requirements. If the role is offered on a part-time basis, this might also affect eligibility.

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THE POST - Programme Manager (Programme Manager (IT))

We're looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a major change programme at UWS, managing a portfolio of projects and rapid-cycle initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Programme Management, you'll work closely with executive leaders and project teams to deliver effective solutions aligned with University strategy. With a focus on new systems development and implementation, you'll apply methodologies such as MSP and PRINCE2, embed benefits realisation, and drive a culture of change management. Experience in strategic IT projects and strong leadership skills are essential.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• (Information Technology, systems or computing educational background (essential))
• Qualification in Programme Management (Practitioner), for example AXELOS Certification
• Managing projects and resources
• (Experience of large scale strategic IT programmes of change.)
• Leading the change management process
• Benefits realisation, and processes for capturing, recording and reporting.
• Financial monitoring
• Management of administrative staff
• Influencing, developing and delivering strategic objectives
• Influencing change and the setting of service standards

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings)

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: Thursday 15th January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please contact recruitment@uws for any further information or queries about the role from the 5th of January.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception, where evidence would need to be provided).

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520