Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for managing complex programmes that drive organizational transformation? Do you excel in delivering large-scale integrations, leading teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
A newly merged institution is undertaking a significant IT transformation to consolidate and optimize its systems, platforms, and services. This transformation will enable the organization to operate more effectively, both in the near term and long term.
***MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH MERGERS***
We are seeking an IT Integration Programme Manager to lead the IT & Digital Convergence Workstream, a critical part of a broader integration programme. In this role, you will manage the planning, delivery, and governance of this high-profile initiative, ensuring the seamless unification of IT systems and services to meet organizational goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Taking full ownership of the IT & Digital Convergence Workstream, including scoping, planning, risk/issue management, and delivery of outcomes.
* Developing and delivering a strategic roadmap to consolidate IT systems for the short and long term.
* Leading technical scoping, migration, and implementation projects while managing complex dependencies across other key organizational initiatives, such as ERP and data warehousing projects.
* Establishing and overseeing programme governance structures, including a Technical Change Authority.
* Managing resources, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications to ensure programme success.
* Collaborating with enterprise architects to define high-level technical designs and ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
* Supporting senior leadership with updates and reports for governance boards and stakeholders.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
* A professional degree and relevant qualifications in project and programme management (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile) or equivalent experience.
* Extensive experience leading IT transformation programmes, including system migrations and organizational change initiatives.
* A strong understanding of technology platforms, services, and solutions in complex organizations, ideally in a higher education or similar setting.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with technical expertise in project/programme delivery.
* Experience in developing programme roadmaps and managing procurement processes is desirable.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the IT landscape of a newly merged institution. You’ll benefit from:
* Hybrid working arrangements, with opportunities to work both on-site and remotely.
* The chance to lead a high-profile programme that will have a lasting impact.
* A supportive and inclusive workplace guided by shared values of care, learning, and action.
* Opportunities to contribute to sustainable development and make a meaningful difference.