Senior IT Estates Project Manager

Kingston Business School; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Senior IT Estates Project Manager to oversee IT aspects of major estates projects. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships, defining project specifications, and ensuring successful delivery aligned with the university's strategic goals. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on digital innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project management of complex IT projects.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across IT Services.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver IT elements of major estates projects.
• Lead discussions with key stakeholders to produce detailed specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Job description

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Faculty/Directorate

Finance, Infrastructure and Human Resources

School/Function

IT Services

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Location of vacancy

Penrhyn Road

Actual hours

37

Salary from

49,468.00

Salary to

58,488.00

Posted Date

02/05/2025

Closing Date

18/05/2025

Ref No

4464

Documents

• Benefits Booklet (PDF, 23721.15kb)
• Job Description (PDF, 178.93kb)
  
  

The Role

Working as a member of the Commercial and Portfolio Team, you will be responsible for the definition and delivery of the IT elements of major estates related projects which link with the goals and ambitions of the University’s strategy and objectives.

The role will lead discussions with the University’s key stakeholders, including the Estates’ Client Representative (acting as IT Estates PM), Senior Leadership Group members related to the project, IT Leadership members and their teams, to produce detailed specifications for IT related solutions and activities required to successfully deliver the Estates’ projects. You will work with members of the Estates team, the relevant project team members (both internal and external), the ITS Service Delivery Manager, vendor assigned project teams, IT Commercial and Portfolio Team members and other stakeholders to develop approaches throughout the project life cycle, to drive successful delivery of the project or initiatives. This includes defining budgets, developing project plans, co-ordinating (with Service Delivery representatives) appropriate delivery plans and successfully communicating change for projects within the IT & Estates project portfolio.

There is an emphasis IT ITIL process, KU ITS Delivery methodology (waterfall) and agile methods to each delivery approach. Estates projects follow the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Plan of Work process. The post holder will need to ensure IT specification, procurement, and delivery processes align with this for each approach will need to consider total cost of ownership for the IT service being delivered, impact both technically and financially on the BAU environment and continual service improvement processes to ensure new programmes deliver a high-quality service for the University’s staff and students.

The Person

Background And Experience Required

Substantial experience with a proven track record of successful project management of delivering complex IT, in an Estates programme context with full projects life-cycle delivery from conception to implementation.

Demonstrable ability to develop and deliver effective working relationships with colleagues across IT Services and the wider University community, within either a traditional or matrix environment.

Significant experience of initiating and managing multiple priorities, delivering to budget, communicating effectively to drive successful implementation and contribute to ITS strategic goals and objectives.

Directorate/Function

Work at the forefront of digital technology

Information and Technology Services provides and supports digital services and facilities for students and staff to enable learning, teaching, research and administration. Our key functions are to innovate, implement and support an extensive range of digital services across the University to assist our community access and process information to achieve their goals. In addition to making a valuable contribution to sustainability across the University, our staff share a high customer service ethic and commitment to continuous improvement.

Further information

This is a full time, fixed term position for 2 years with a starting salary of £49,468 per annum.

In person interviews are expected to be held on 27th May 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kate Ferguson-Best, Head of IT Commercial & Portfolio Management.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email [e-mail] or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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