Project Manager

develop; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A large forward-thinking institution is seeking a Project Manager based in Wolverhampton to oversee significant IT projects, especially a major timetabling system initiative. The role involves managing project lifecycles, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while balancing traditional and agile project methodologies. Candidates should have relevant experience in IT infrastructure, proven project management qualifications, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of up to £48,800.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering sizeable IT projects.
• Experience managing complex, interdependent project environments.
• Strong risk, quality and governance management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to handover.
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets and relationships across project boards.
• Apply governance frameworks with a mix of waterfall and agile practices.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 Foundation)

Job description

Project Manager – Hybrid in Wolverhampton – up to £48,800 – full time permanent

We are working with a large, forward-thinking institution undergoing significant digital transformation.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT projects from concept and business case through to implementation and transition into Business as Usual.

Initially, there will be a strong focus on a major timetabling system initiative, working closely with suppliers and stakeholders to define the project plan and delivery approach. Over time, the role will support a wider portfolio of digital and infrastructure projects.

This position requires a technically minded IT Project Manager, someone comfortable working across systems, infrastructure and enterprise applications rather than pure business change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to BAU handover
• Develop and manage detailed project plans including scope, milestones, budgets, dependencies and risk logs
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets (typically £100k–£3m) including financial control, forecasting and governance
• Build and manage relationships across project boards, technical teams and business stakeholders
• Work in a matrix environment, coordinating business and technical colleagues without direct line management responsibility
• Manage third-party suppliers including challenging delivery where required and maintaining accountability
• Support the development of business cases and ensure alignment with strategic digital objectives
• Drive benefits realisation beyond delivery ensuring measurable value, efficiency gains and operational improvements
• Apply appropriate governance frameworks, balancing structured waterfall methodologies with evolving agile practices
• Capture lessons learned and embed improvements into future project delivery

What They’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering sizeable IT infrastructure or systems projects.
• Experience managing complex, interdependent project environments.
• Demonstrable budget ownership and financial accountability.
• Strong risk, quality and governance management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational dynamics.
• Practical experience setting up projects from scratch, including time/resource estimation.
• Experience working with both waterfall and agile delivery approaches.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
• Public sector or higher education IT project experience.
• Experience delivering timetabling or similar enterprise systems.
• Agile certifications or experience transitioning delivery approaches.

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Establishing a robust project plan for the timetabling initiative.
• Building effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Bringing structure, clarity and governance to active projects.
• Demonstrating autonomy and ownership within the PMO environment.
• Embedding strong budgetary and risk controls.
• Clearly aligning project outcomes to strategic digital objectives.