Senior Project Manager

Lancaster University; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic IT projects within their team. This role focuses on enhancing teaching, research, and student experiences at the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in managing large-scale IT projects and the ability to build effective working relationships with various stakeholders. Applications require a covering letter and CV.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage competing priorities.
• Experience in collaborating with project colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of strategic and operational projects.
• Enhance teaching, research, and student experience.
• Build effective working relationships at all levels.

Skills

Managing large-scale IT projects

Adapting quickly

Managing competing priorities

Building effective relationships

Job description

Lancaster University are looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our team within the Information Systems Services Department (ISS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the delivery of strategic and operational projects that enhance teaching, research, student experience, and institutional effectiveness. This is a fixed term role until 31st July 2026.

You will bring a proven track record of managing large-scale IT projects, with the ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively across academic and professional services teams.

You should have experience of working in close collaboration with project colleagues and wider stakeholders, building effective working relationships at all levels to ensure the success of the projects.

Full details on the responsibilities for the role can be found within the Job Description and Person specification.

Please ensure you provide a covering letter and CV as part of the application.

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.

For internal University staff, a secondment opportunity may be considered for this role — please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager before you apply.