Project Manager

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.
• Experience working with both waterfall and agile delivery approaches.

Desirable

• 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.