Project Manager

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK University in Reading is looking for an experienced change professional to join their Project Management team. The role involves helping to deliver objectives related to their digital strategy. Candidates should have substantial experience in delivering complex business and IT transformation projects, strong organizational skills, and be able to influence discussions at senior levels. This is a full-time, permanent position with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering complex business transformation projects.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead discussions at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver objectives related to the digital strategy.

Skills

Change management experience

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Facilitation and influence

Proactive and resilient approach

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Permanent. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 1 October 2025. Digital Technology Services (DTS) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced change professional to join us in a Project Management capacity. The role will be based in our Digital Portfolio and Change Team, helping us to deliver objectives related to our digital strategy.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the advert earlier if a suitable candidate is found. For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Alison Knightley
Contact Job Title: Digital Programme Manager
Contact Email address: [e-mail]
Alternative Contact Name: Becky Jeffries
Alternative Contact Job Title: Digital Programme Manager
Alternative Contact Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver objectives related to the digital strategy within the Digital Portfolio and Change Team.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of successfully delivering complex business and IT technology transformation projects
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to build and maintain relationships across many different functions, organisational levels and external parties such as suppliers
• A proven ability to facilitate, lead and influence discussion at a senior level
• Change management experience
• A proactive, enthusiastic and resilient approach
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent qualification