Job Description
IT Project Manager
Peterborough – Hybrid
Salary - £50,000 - £56,000
VIQU has partnered with a leading education group to recruit an IT Project Manager to deliver and coordinate IT projects across the organisation. You will play a key role in driving structured delivery, supporting the onboarding of new schools, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across a diverse technology portfolio.
Key Responsibilities of the IT Project Manager:
* Lead the IT Department’s contribution to group-wide and central projects.
* Deliver end-to-end IT project management, ensuring projects are completed on time and with minimal risk.
* Oversee the technical onboarding of new schools, ensuring a smooth transition into IT operations.
* Support major IT procurements across software and hardware in line with procurement frameworks.
* Coordinate central and school-based IT teams to enable effective project delivery.
* Promote best practice methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, ITIL) across all projects.
Key Requirements of the IT Project Manager:
* Proven experience delivering IT projects within education (MAT, SAT, or schools).
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Desirable experience with Azure/Entra, ITIL, and IT procurement frameworks.
* Experience working in an educational environment (desirable).
Apply now for the IT Project Manager Role to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Fay Toomey via the VIQU IT website.
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