Job Description
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.