IT Project Manager

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful projects that contribute to a better educational environment while developing project management expertise in a dynamic, multi-academy trust.

The role involves managing a variety of projects that enhance IT services across multiple academies, ensuring they meet the needs of students, teachers, and staff.

Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including IT engineers, academy staff, and senior leadership, you will play a key role in planning, executing, and ensuring the successful transition of projects into operational use.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or equivalent certifications
• Change management qualification or experience
• At least three years’ experience managing IT projects, ideally in infrastructure, security, data, or digital transformation
• Experience working on projects with budgets in the hundreds of thousands to millions of pounds
• The ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve IT-related challenges
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels and translating technical details into clear business language
• Experience in risk management, budgeting, and procurement

Please download the Job Pack for a full person specification.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

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