IT Project Management Leader for University Transformation

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Burman Recruitment Full time

**Job Summary**

Burman Recruitment is seeking a visionary IT project management leader to drive the transformation of City St George's, University of London. As Head of IT PMO, you will establish and lead our IT Project Management Office, ensuring effective project delivery across the university's IT portfolio.

About Us

City St George's, University of London is a world-class institution with a community of over 2,500 staff and 20,000 students. We are committed to excellence in research, education, and impact on society. Our ambitious strategy for 2030 includes transformative projects across HR, Finance, and student systems.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned IT PMO leader to develop and implement project management tools, templates, and processes to support City St George's IT projects. You will lead the governance and delivery processes from initiation through completion, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure consistency and high performance.

Main Responsibilities

  • Project Lifecycle Management: Lead the governance and delivery processes from initiation through completion, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure consistency and high performance.
  • Resource Planning & Capacity Management: Oversee resource allocation across IT project teams, ensuring effective capacity and utilization.
  • Governance & Reporting: Manage reporting and risk tracking for IT projects, ensuring alignment with university standards and facilitating strategic oversight by senior leadership.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with the Change Support Unit (CSU) and other university teams to ensure seamless integration of IT PMO frameworks and institutional objectives.
  • Budget & Risk Management: Oversee the IT project portfolio's budget, RAID log, and overall financials, escalating risks and ensuring accurate reporting for leadership.

About You

We are looking for a leader with a strong background in IT project management, governance, and resource management. You should have experience building or managing an IT PMO within a large, complex organization and ideally bring knowledge of best practice frameworks (e.g., ITIL, TOGAF). This role requires both strategic insight and hands-on delivery skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
  • Recognized qualification in PMO management (e.g., P3O Practitioner) or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in developing and leading a high-performing IT PMO.

Salary: £62,000 - £69,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

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