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# IT Project Manager

- **Company:** Harris Federation
- **Location:** Croydon, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Operations, PRINCE2, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/it-project-manager/the-harris-federation-job107989596

## About the Role

* Qualifications to degree level, or equivalent experience
 * Project management certification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or equivalent
 * 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
 * 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
 * Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels and translating technical details into clear business language
 * Experience in risk management, budgeting and procurement

## Description

We are seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and software projects across the Harris Federation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing technology services that support students, teachers and staff, helping to create outstanding learning environments.

Working closely with internal teams, academy leaders and external partners, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering projects on time, within budget and to agreed specifications. From project initiation through to operational handover, you will ensure solutions are implemented smoothly and deliver lasting value to our schools.

If you are passionate about driving change, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering projects that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you., * Managing IT projects from initiation through to successful delivery, ensuring timescales and budgets are met

 * Supporting the development and delivery of the annual IT project programme
 * Leading technology projects including infrastructure upgrades, lifecycle refreshes, cybersecurity and digital transformation initiatives
 * Planning, coordinating and monitoring project activities, risks and dependencies
 * Maintaining project documentation and securing necessary approvals
 * Managing project budgets and ensuring cost-effective delivery
 * Coordinating with stakeholders to define requirements, timelines and success measures
 * Supporting procurement activities, including vendor selection and tender processes
 * Facilitating the smooth transition of completed projects into operational use
 * Collaborating with IT teams, academy leaders and staff to understand and meet technology needs
 * Working closely with IT Operations, Estates, Finance and Procurement teams to align project delivery
 * Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
 * Supporting change management activities and helping users adopt new systems and processes successfully


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