Project Manager

Digital Technology Services (DTS) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our department.  The post holder will work within a well-established Digital Portfolio team to help us deliver projects within our portfolio.  They will have responsibility for managing large and complex business and system changes throughout the project lifecycle.  This will be achieved by following agreed processes and methodology whilst working closely with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

You will have:

• Substantial experience of successfully managing complex business and IT technology transformation projects within a Project Management role
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Good interpersonal skills with a proactive, resilient approach and an enthusiastic attitude
• Prince2 or APM certification
• Proven communication skills:
  • Verbal skills to include presentation of technical issues for non-specialist audiences
  • Written skills including demonstrable ability to analyse, collate and present information in a usable format
• A proven ability to facilitate, lead and influence discussion at a senior level
• The ability to build and maintain relationships across many different functions and organisational levels, leading and motivating teams outside of a traditional management structure

Interview date TBC

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Senior Programme and Project Manager

Contact role:

Head of Digital Portfolio

Contact name:

Claire Bowler

Contact name:

Mary Seddon

Contact phone:

0118 3786365

Contact phone:

0118 3786335

Contact email:

[email protected]

Contact email:

[email protected]

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS.  There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website

​​​​​​​The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.