Project Manager

at  Birmingham City University

PROJECT MANAGER

Department
Information Technology
Location
Joseph Priestley Building
Salary
£39,036 to £42,430 per annum
Plus a 10% market supplement
Post Type
Full Time
Release Date
16 September 2024
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 07 October 2024
Reference
IT24003
Birmingham City University is recruiting for two IT Project Manager to join our IT Project Management Office on a permanent basis. The main purpose of these roles is to manage the delivery of IT projects in support of our Software Portfolio which delivers our Technology and Digital Improvement Strategies
You will creating and co-ordinating plans that involve Software suppliers, Technical Architects and IT Operational Technical teams. You will work with senior stakeholders to define and maintain project plans, engaging with and influencing to ensure the project will deliver agreed business objectives on time, within cost and to defined quality levels. You will also work with other project leads and team managers across IT Services and the wider University to ensure that the projects deliver in line with ongoing strategic developments and standards
This role requires a self-starter, who is extremely organised, proactive, has strong attention to detail and has extensive experience in IT project management. Prince 2 practitioner qualification or equivalent required, and knowledge and experience of managing and delivering software projects is essential to be able to provide subject matter expert network knowledge on risks and dependencies, as well as be experienced in managing challenges around customer requirements and timescales versus capacity both technically and operationally. You will need demonstrable experience in gathering Epics, User stories, and supporting the Business Analysis function on gathering clear sets of requirements, and producing clear, timely and accurate project documentation (Business cases, PID’s, Plans, RAID logs and reports).

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will benefit from ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the following key benefits:

• Opportunity for hybrid working. Mandatory requirement to be onsite 2 days a week (Mondays and Tuesdays) with a frequent need to be onsite up to 5 days a week when required due to overseeing infrastructure works relating to estates moves
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods).
• An attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or the option to retain LGPS for existing and previous members.
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A supportive and collaborative culture and work environment, rooted in BCU’s values.

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