Overview

As Project Manager you will lead end-to-end delivery of complex change initiatives within Heriot-Watt’s Global Project Management Office. You will guide governance, business case development and transition to business-as-usual, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners. This role focuses on shaping outcomes across technology, process and infrastructure changes while embedding sustainability, ethics and value realisation. You will work autonomously to manage risks, budget, and stakeholder expectations, delivering measurable benefits for the university.

Pay / Benefits

flexible working on request
33 days annual leave + 9 closed days
grade 8 salary of £47,389–£58,225
supportive university culture with inclusion and well-being
opportunity for professional autonomy
external rewards calculator mentioned

Responsibilities

Tailor and apply suitable project life cycle approaches to manage uncertainty and risk
Establish and maintain project governance and reporting aligned with standards
Develop and refine the business case to ensure alignment with strategy, affordability and value for money
Produce and maintain an integrated project management plan (scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, risks, issues, communications, benefits)
Monitor delivery against baselines, using data to forecast outcomes and take corrective action
Manage project finances (estimation, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, reporting)
Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and assumptions with proactive response strategies
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and potentially line-manage staff
Oversee internal and external resources and suppliers, including procurement and performance oversight
Design stakeholder engagement activities and influence at all levels
Plan transition activities to embed outputs into business-as-usual
Define and monitor benefits realisation with benefit owners
Embed sustainability, equality, ethics and compliance in decision-making
Capture and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement

Key requirements

Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Experience delivering change in higher education/academic sector
Extensive experience delivering complex projects across the full life cycle
Strong knowledge of governance, planning, risk/issue management, financial management and benefits realisation
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate matrix resources
Sound professional judgement within a governance framework
Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with senior audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability using data for decisions

stakeholder management
leadership
communication
project governance
integrated planning
risk and issue management

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