Project Manager
10 days ago
Wolverhampton
Project Manager – Hybrid in Wolverhampton – up to £48,800 – full time permanent We are working with a large, forward-thinking institution undergoing significant digital transformation. The Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT projects from concept and business case through to implementation and transition into Business as Usual. Initially, there will be a strong focus on a major timetabling system initiative, working closely with suppliers and stakeholders to define the project plan and delivery approach. Over time, the role will support a wider portfolio of digital and infrastructure projects. This position requires a technically minded IT Project Manager, someone comfortable working across systems, infrastructure and enterprise applications rather than pure business change. Key Responsibilities • Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to BAU handover, • Develop and manage detailed project plans including scope, milestones, budgets, dependencies and risk logs, • Manage multi-million-pound budgets (typically £100k–£3m) including financial control, forecasting and governance, • Build and manage relationships across project boards, technical teams and business stakeholders, • Work in a matrix environment, coordinating business and technical colleagues without direct line management responsibility, • Manage third-party suppliers including challenging delivery where required and maintaining accountability, • Support the development of business cases and ensure alignment with strategic digital objectives, • Drive benefits realisation beyond delivery ensuring measurable value, efficiency gains and operational improvements, • Apply appropriate governance frameworks, balancing structured waterfall methodologies with evolving agile practices, • Capture lessons learned and embed improvements into future project delivery What They’re Looking For Essential • Degree or equivalent experience., • Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent)., • Proven experience delivering sizeable IT infrastructure or systems projects., • Experience managing complex, interdependent project environments., • Demonstrable budget ownership and financial accountability., • Strong risk, quality and governance management experience., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Experience working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organisational dynamics., • Practical experience setting up projects from scratch, including time/resource estimation., • PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent., • Public sector or higher education IT project experience., • Experience delivering timetabling or similar enterprise systems., • Agile certifications or experience transitioning delivery approaches. What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months) • Establishing a robust project plan for the timetabling initiative., • Building effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers., • Bringing structure, clarity and governance to active projects., • Demonstrating autonomy and ownership within the PMO environment., • Embedding strong budgetary and risk controls., • Clearly aligning project outcomes to strategic digital objectives.