Project Manager
Buckinghamshire New University
General ManagementJob category
General ManagementFully remoteRemote policy
Fully remoteFull Time (37 hours per week) - Fixed Term Contract (12 months) - High Wycombe
Salary £38,784 - £43,482
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
What we offer:
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU's workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to David.Weight @bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
If you're considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.
Closing Date: 10th May 2026
Interview Date: 22nd May 2026
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a Visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Project Manager
Directorate: CIO Group (DTS)
Grade:
Location: High Wycombe Campus with some remote working.
Hours: 37
Responsible to: Head of Digital Transformation
Responsible for: Project Delivery - Digital Portfolio & BAU Initiatives
Job Purpose:
The Project Manager plays a critical role in maintaining delivery capacity across the University's digital and transformation portfolio.
This role is responsible for the structured planning, coordination, and control of non-Nexus projects and change initiatives, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters while the PMO Lead is assigned to the Nexus Programme.
Working across business stakeholders, technical teams, and suppliers, the post holder maintains detailed delivery plans, manages risks and dependencies, controls change, and ensures disciplined governance and financial oversight.
The role safeguards continuity of the University's wider digital portfolio, preventing delivery slippage, maintaining stakeholder confidence, and ensuring transformation momentum outside of Nexus is sustained.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Essential Criteria Only
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM, Agile PM) or equivalent demonstrable experience
A
Formal training in risk management, governance frameworks, or financial control (or equivalent experience)
A
Knowledge & Experience
Means of Testing
Experience of project management across full lifecycle in complex environments
A/I
Experience managing enterprise system implementations
A/I
Experience managing risks, dependencies, and multi-stakeholder delivery
A/I
Experience working within regulated or governance-driven environments
A/I
Experience in Higher Education (desirable but advantageous)
A/I
Experience delivering digital or technology-enabled change within complex organisations
A/I
A/I
Skills
Strong organisational and planning capability with attention to detail
A
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain delivery discipline
A
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
A
Ability to operate calmly and structurally under delivery pressure
A
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
Salary £38,784 - £43,482
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
- Lead the structured delivery of assigned digital and business change projects to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, managing milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Identify, assess, and manage project-level risks, issues, and interdependencies, escalating material concerns through appropriate governance channels.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU's workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to David.Weight @bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
If you're considering using AI to support your application, we encourage you to question the value it adds. The use of AI tools sometimes erodes authenticity and prevents us from being able to assess the real you. We strongly recommend you prepare your application using your own skills and knowledge and that AI is only used for the purpose of review.
Closing Date: 10th May 2026
Interview Date: 22nd May 2026
If you are invited to interview for this role, you will need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and if on a Visa, current visa and status. Sponsorship is dependent on the salary level of the position.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Project Manager
Directorate: CIO Group (DTS)
Grade:
Location: High Wycombe Campus with some remote working.
Hours: 37
Responsible to: Head of Digital Transformation
Responsible for: Project Delivery - Digital Portfolio & BAU Initiatives
Job Purpose:
The Project Manager plays a critical role in maintaining delivery capacity across the University's digital and transformation portfolio.
This role is responsible for the structured planning, coordination, and control of non-Nexus projects and change initiatives, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters while the PMO Lead is assigned to the Nexus Programme.
Working across business stakeholders, technical teams, and suppliers, the post holder maintains detailed delivery plans, manages risks and dependencies, controls change, and ensures disciplined governance and financial oversight.
The role safeguards continuity of the University's wider digital portfolio, preventing delivery slippage, maintaining stakeholder confidence, and ensuring transformation momentum outside of Nexus is sustained.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
- Lead the structured delivery of assigned digital and business change projects to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, managing milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Identify, assess, and manage project-level risks, issues, and interdependencies, escalating material concerns through appropriate governance channels.
- Maintain financial tracking and reporting for allocated projects, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and internal control frameworks.
- Coordinate business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party suppliers to ensure clarity of roles, accountability, and timely decision-making.
- Support controlled implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations following project delivery.
- Provide structured reporting into portfolio governance forums to maintain transparency and delivery confidence.
- Compliance & General
Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Essential Criteria Only
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM, Agile PM) or equivalent demonstrable experience
A
Formal training in risk management, governance frameworks, or financial control (or equivalent experience)
A
Knowledge & Experience
Means of Testing
Experience of project management across full lifecycle in complex environments
A/I
Experience managing enterprise system implementations
A/I
Experience managing risks, dependencies, and multi-stakeholder delivery
A/I
Experience working within regulated or governance-driven environments
A/I
Experience in Higher Education (desirable but advantageous)
A/I
Experience delivering digital or technology-enabled change within complex organisations
A/I
A/I
Skills
Strong organisational and planning capability with attention to detail
A
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain delivery discipline
A
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
A
Ability to operate calmly and structurally under delivery pressure
A
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe
14 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Project Manager