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IT Programme Delivery Lead

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The University of Manchester

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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IT - Administration

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59966.00 - 71566.00 GBP / Year
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IT Services is looking for an experienced IT project or programme manager to join us as an ITS Programme Delivery Lead. Working with colleagues in ITS services, the University’s Strategic Change Office and stakeholders across the institution, you will own and ensure delivery of agreed IT outcomes for strategic programmes and projects, owning the technology roadmaps and plans and overseeing matrix teams to manage implementation and transition into live service.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own and ensure delivery of agreed IT outcomes for strategic programmes and projects
  • Own the technology roadmaps and plans
  • Oversee matrix teams to manage implementation and transition into live service
  • Oversee provision of IT staff and technical resources (including external third parties) for programmes and projects, ensuring they are costed, capable and available
  • Assure the quality of IT deliverables, identifying and resolving risks, issues and dependencies as they arise
  • Own and continuously improve the systems development lifecycle and standards and make sure these are applied and embedded within programmes
  • Own the relationships between IT Services and the programme and project stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, the Strategic Change Office and operational business partners
  • Use excellent communication skills to clarify and simplify technical issues to aid understanding and consensus

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience of successfully managing IT projects and programmes using agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Significant experience of leading and directing the work of teams and direct and matrix reports, setting and managing clear and challenging performance goals
  • Expertise in the identification, assessment and management of project risks and interdependencies, which could result in time or cost over-runs, or failure to deliver products which are fit for purpose
  • The ability to work confidently and assertively with a range of executive and non-executive senior stakeholders, using coaching, negotiating, communication and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes
  • Technically current, with an up-to-date understanding of technology trends and directions across the industry

Nice to have:

  • Experience of identity governance technology implementations and/or migrations would be a distinct advantage
  • Previous experience of working in a Higher Education environment would be a distinct advantage
What we offer:
  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

Expiration:
April 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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