Project Manager


Company:	University of Portsmouth
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO1 2PR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

This role will manage small-scale digital transformation and IT projects, managing the full project lifecycle, from initiation to handover to business as usual. The Project Manager will manage a number of smaller-scale technical projects concurrently, working with stakeholders from the business and IT to produce accurate and achievable delivery plans to enable projects to be successfully delivered. The Project Manager will initiate projects, identifying and securing the required resources, prioritising and overseeing the project activities, preparing and tracking a project delivery plan, and escalating to stakeholders when required to enable projects to be successfully implemented

Essential requirements

1. To define and manage small projects, producing the appropriate level of project documentation and effectively managing issues and risks. 2. To define and manage workstreams within a large, high-risk project/programme, working cooperatively with the Programme Manager/Principal Project Manager responsible for managing the project. 3. To work collaboratively with colleagues in business departments and IS to a) identify and secure the appropriate resources needed to deliver a project b) develop realistic budget estimates c) produce realistic schedules and work plans d) develop effective service transition, training, and communication plans 4. To manage the project budget of up to £500k. 5. To manage the project tasks for staff assigned to the project, delegating work effectively to ensure reliable delivery of projects. 6. To accurately report project progress to project managers, project boards, and senior management. 7. To assist business areas with the development of project proposals. 8. To promote the use of project management and the project management methodology used to manage IT-related projects. To contribute to developing project management best practice and support project managers from other teams and departments in applying the methodology.

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