IT / Digital Project Manager – Higher Education

We are working with a prestigious Higher Education institution in London that is looking to engage an experienced IT / Digital Project Manager to support a complex technology transformation initiative.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical delivery elements of a high-profile programme, working closely with technical teams, architects and senior stakeholders to establish and deliver new digital solutions.

Key responsibilities:
– Manage end-to-end delivery of IT and digital workstreams within a wider transformation programme.
– Coordinate technical teams, Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects.
– Manage challenging stakeholders and support changes to established ways of working.
– Gather requirements, develop user stories and support business analysis activities.
– Oversee the delivery of cloud-based solutions and systems integration.
– Work across Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, managing dependencies and tight deadlines.

Key experience:
– Proven track record delivering complex IT / Digital projects, ideally within Higher Education.
– Strong technical understanding, particularly around cloud platforms, systems integration and information security.
– Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
– Comfortable operating in environments with evolving processes and limited project maturity.
– Experience of international programmes or Transnational Education (TNE) would be advantageous.