Project Manager

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Ibrido; GBP 45.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Portsmouth is seeking a Project Manager to lead small-scale digital transformation and IT projects in Portsmouth. You will manage the full lifecycle, coordinate stakeholders in IT and business, and deliver realistic delivery plans to enable successful project outcomes.

This hybrid role requires 2 days remote work, a contract basis, and oversight of projects with budgets up to £500k. The role reports to senior management and involves continuous improvement of PM practices.

Competenze

• Define and manage small projects with appropriate documentation.
• Define workstreams within large, high-risk programmes with cooperation from the Programme Manager/Principal PM responsible for the project.
• Collaborate with business departments and IS to identify resources, develop budgets, and create schedules.
• Manage the project budget of up to £500k.
• Accurately report progress to project managers, boards, and senior management.

Mansioni

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to handover to business as usual.
• Coordinate multiple smaller IT projects with stakeholders from business and IT to deliver plans.
• Prepare and track a project delivery plan and escalate when required.
• Promote project management methodologies and support teams in applying the approach.

Conoscenze

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team coordination

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Project Manager

Company: University of Portsmouth

Hours: Full-time

Location: Portsmouth, PO1 2PR

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 11 Nov 2026

Summary

This role will manage small-scale digital transformation and IT projects, managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to handover to business as usual. The Project Manager will manage a number of smaller-scale technical projects concurrently, working with stakeholders from the business and IT to produce accurate and achievable delivery plans to enable projects to be successfully delivered. The Project Manager will initiate projects, identifying and securing the required resources, prioritising and overseeing the project activities, preparing and tracking a project delivery plan, and escalating to stakeholders when required to enable projects to be successfully implemented

Essential requirements

1. To define and manage small projects, producing the appropriate level of project documentation and effectively managing issues and risks.2. To define and manage workstreams within a large, high-risk project/programme, working cooperatively with the Programme Manager/Principal Project Manager responsible for managing the project.3. To work collaboratively with colleagues in business departments and IS toa) identify and secure the appropriate resources needed to deliver a projectb) develop realistic budget estimatesc) produce realistic schedules and work plansd) develop effective service transition, training, and communication plans4. To manage the project budget of up to £500k.5. To manage the project tasks for staff assigned to the project, delegating work effectively to ensure reliable delivery of projects.6. To accurately report project progress to project managers, project boards, and senior management.7. To assist business areas with the development of project proposals.8. To promote the use of project management and the project management methodology used to manage IT-related projects. To contribute to developing project management best practice and support project managers from other teams and departments in applying the methodology.

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