Strategic IT Project Lead — Flexible Hours & Impact

University of Brighton; Brighton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous pension contributions

flexible working hours

a comprehensive annual leave package (

Cycle scheme

discounted sports membership

Job summary

University of Brighton’s Information Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure, systems development and transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with IT and university stakeholders to deliver projects of varying complexity, ensuring robust governance, budgets and risks are managed effectively.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, planning and communication skills, plus a track record of delivering IT change with high quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Project Manager delivering IT infrastructure, systems development, change and transformation.
• Understand and apply practices, procedures and methods for effective project management (PRINCE2, Agile).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills across levels, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with budget and procurement approaches as they relate to project delivery.
• Solid business analysis and requirements management understanding within project lifecycles.
• Experience with business improvement and change management principles, including benefits realisation.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, presentation and written skills, able to articulate technical issues for non-specialist audiences.
• Positive, proactive attitude and ability to mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure, systems development and transformation projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate with IT, the University and external partners to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Manage budgets, risks and change control; provide regular reporting to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support colleagues to develop the University's project-management capability.

Skills

Project Management

IT Infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget & Procurement

Business Analysis

Change Management

Planning & Reporting

Communication

Tools

Prince2

Agile

Job description

University of Brighton’s Information Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT infrastructure, systems development and transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with IT and university stakeholders to deliver projects of varying complexity, ensuring robust governance, budgets and risks are managed effectively.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, planning and communication skills, plus a track record of delivering IT change with high quality outcomes.