Project Manager, Change Management

Salary
£53,040 to £60,752per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Fixed Term

Closing Date
Thursday 27 August 2026

Interview Date
To be confirmed

Reference
047S2026

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About the School / Service

The Strategic Development & Delivery team works in partnership with stakeholders across the institution, combining our specialist expertise, sector knowledge and institutional awareness to support the delivery of our vision to 2028 and beyond.

This is a new Directorate for UEL and comprises of four main portfolios:
Insights & Decision Support, Strategy & Performance, Portfolio & Benefits, and Change & Improvement. These four service areas will facilitate effective decision making, improve our staff and student experience, and deliver lasting positive change.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Portfolio & Benefits team within the Commercial & Programme Delivery Directorate.

The role will support the delivery of major strategic projects across the University, with an immediate and significant focus on the University's Student Records System (SRS) Transformation Programme. This is one of UEL's most strategically important transformation initiatives, delivering the implementation of Banner SaaS and transforming key student lifecycle processes across the institution.

Working within a complex and fast paced programme environment, you will be responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams through analysis, design, configuration, build, testing and implementation activities. You will work in partnership with subject matter experts, business analysts, technical teams, change specialists and external suppliers to ensure successful delivery of both system implementation and associated business transformation.

Alongside programme delivery responsibilities, you will contribute to the continued development of project and programme management capability across UEL. As a member of the Portfolio & Benefits team, you will support the enhancement of project management frameworks, governance, methodologies, tools and reporting practices, contributing to the ongoing maturity of the University's project management function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of key work streams within the Student Records System (SRS) Transformation Programme, ensuring successful outcomes against agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Manage projects through the full delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to testing, implementation and business readiness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, suppliers and delivery teams to drive progress and achieve programme goals.
• Build strong relationships across the University, facilitating workshops and decision-making forums to support engagement and consensus.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, resources and budgets, ensuring effective governance and timely delivery.
• Champion business process improvement and support the successful adoption of Banner SaaS and associated changes across the student lifecycle.
• Produce clear and effective reports, updates and recommendations for senior stakeholders and programme governance groups.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and change activities that support user adoption and organisational readiness.
• Foster a…