Project Manager

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

University of Strathclyde is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Timetabling Improvement Project within the PMO in the Information Services Directorate. You will deliver three student-facing services—module timetabling, exam timetabling and resource booking systems—while managing scope, risks and stakeholder engagement.

You will drive business change, manage budgets and schedules, and work with external partners to ensure successful delivery and uptake of new working methods

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale IT/digital transformation projects
• Strong stakeholder management across diverse groups
• Knowledge of project governance and quality management processes

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Timetabling Improvement Project within agreed tolerances and lifecycle
• Plan, manage and monitor progress, milestones and dependencies
• Lead business change and ensure adoption of new ways of working
• Manage resources, schedules, risks, issues and budgets
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers and implementation partners
• Support the PMO and governance across the university
• Promote continuous improvement of project management practices

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the University’s new Timetabling Improvement Project. This major investment will replace and bring together three business-critical, student-facing services: module timetabling, exam timetabling and resource booking systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the project within agreed tolerances, planning, managing and monitoring progress throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead significant business change, manage a wide range of stakeholders, and ensure effective project governance and quality management in line with established project management practices.

The role includes managing project resources, schedules, dependencies, risks, issues and budgets, as well as working closely with third-party suppliers and implementation partners to support successful delivery and adoption of new ways of working.

Based within the Programme Management Office (PMO) in the Information Services Directorate, you will join a team of experienced project professionals delivering a diverse portfolio of digital transformation and business change initiatives that support the University’s Strathclyde 2030 strategy.

In addition to leading delivery of this high-profile project, you will contribute to the continued development of project management practice across the institution, helping to identify opportunities for improvement and supporting colleagues through coaching and guidance. Working with stakeholders at all levels, you will play a key role in delivering successful organisational change.

This role offers significant variety, an excellent working environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact across the University. In return, we offer a competitive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Initial interviews are scheduled to take place on 26November 2026, which will then be followed by in-person interviews scheduled totake place on 8 December 2026.

For informal enquiries, please contactGraham Christie, Head of Programme Delivery at [e-mail]

Department: Office of the Chief Commercial Officer