Project Manager

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH; Tipner; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

32–35 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working policies

Staff discounts

Staff car parking

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

On‑campus facilities

Job summary

University of Portsmouth is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mid‑scale digital transformation projects across the business, organisational and system levels. You will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate with the Programme Manager and IT stakeholders, and ensure delivery plans are accurate and achievable.

The role supports hybrid working, with in‑ Portsmouth a few days per week, and is a fixed‑term contract until 29 February 2028. Interviews are anticipated on 09 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital transformation projects end‑to‑end.
• Ability to coordinate with Programme Manager and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects concurrently from initiation to handover to business as usual.
• Develop accurate delivery plans and resource allocations.
• Prepare and track project budgets and progress reports.
• Escalate to stakeholders when required to enable successful implementation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

Job description

To manage mid-scale digital transformation projects at business, organisational and system level, managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to handover to business as usual. The Senior Project Manager will manage a number of projects concurrently, working closely with the Programme Manager and many other stakeholders from the business and IT to produce accurate and achievable delivery plans, facilitating the setup of projects and managing resources, prioritising and overseeing project activities, preparing and tracking project budgets, exercise good judgement and discretion, escalating to stakeholders when required to enable projects to be successfully implemented.

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

While this is a full time role, we may be able to consider reduced hours with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 09 December 2026. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 29 February 2028.

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our, New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.
• UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
• ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
• Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.