Programme Manager(SITS)

ZipRecruiter; London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Programme Manager for an 18-month FTC to lead a strategic transformation of student records systems at a university. You will oversee the discovery phase, establish governance, and influence investment decisions. Strong experience with student records systems and stakeholder engagement is essential. This role provides the opportunity to impact the university's digital strategy. Competitive salary and remote working available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading student records systems programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Tribal SITS or equivalent systems.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale technology change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery phase of a high-profile initiative.
• Establish governance, manage risks, and produce options appraisal.
• Directly impact long-term digital strategy at the University.

Skills

Leading student records systems programmes

Stakeholder engagement

Technical project/programme management

Risk management

Education

Project/programme management certifications (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile)

Tools

Tribal SITS

Job description

Job Description

Programme Manager(SITS) | 18 Months FTC Initially | £65,000 - £90,000 | Remote

We are partnering with a university that is embarking on a major transformation of its student records systems. They are now mobilising a strategic programme to shape the future roadmap.

Why Join them?

• You’ll be at the heart of a strategic transformation project that will define the future of their digital ecosystem.
• A role with real strategic impact across the University.
• The chance to lead one of their flagship IT initiatives.
• A collaborative environment where your expertise shapes outcomes.

As the the Programme Manager, you’ll lead the discovery phase of this high-profile initiative one of the University’s projects. You’ll take ownership of mobilising the programme, establishing governance, managing risks and dependencies, and producing a full options appraisal and business case that will inform investment decisions at the highest level.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a pivotal programme that will directly impact staff, students, and the institution’s long-term digital strategy. You will have the autonomy to build and lead your team how you see fit in a supportive and innovative environment.

We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager with:

• Significant experience leading student records systems programmes (selection, migration, or implementation).
• Strong knowledge of Tribal SITS (or equivalent student records systems) within Higher Education.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale technology change programmes from discovery through to completion.
• Experience of developing £1m+ business cases to inform strategic investment decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Strong technical project/programme management skills (governance, risk, budgets, dependencies).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of high-level systems design and architecture.
• Project/programme management certifications (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile).

Interviews will be taking place w/c 8th of September. If you are interested apply today or get in touch with Yaf Okubet on [e-mail] for an informal chat.