Project Manager Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Senior Project Manager
Grade 8: £49,559 – £57,422 per annum
Full-time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
Closing Date: 23:45, 20th July 2025
Location: University of Glasgow
Visa Sponsorship: May be available under the Skilled Worker route

About the Role

Are you an experienced project management professional looking to lead impactful initiatives in a dynamic academic environment?

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Programme Delivery Directorate within Information Services. Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-value projects that enhance services for both staff and students across the University. You will combine strong project leadership with business analysis expertise to ensure the success of large-scale system and service improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects across the University, delivering within agreed timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Manage complex organisational, process, systems, and data projects that impact Colleges, University Services, and central functions.
• Direct and coordinate project teams, including external contractors, by planning resources, allocating tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, ensuring consistent stakeholder engagement, especially with senior staff, academics, and operational teams.
• Implement a proactive approach to risk management, regularly assessing and mitigating risks.
• Maintain quality standards, ensuring all deliverables comply with legislation, University policies, and industry best practices.
• Provide regular reporting to Project Boards and University committees, preparing high-quality documentation and updates.
• Drive process improvement through business analysis and mapping as part of broader organisational change efforts.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Knowledge & Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of change management and project delivery related to systems, processes, and data.
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in IT, business, or a related discipline.
• Professional project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies and the systems development lifecycle.
• Expertise in business process design and mapping.

Desirable

• SCRUM or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
• Understanding of the competitive dialogue procurement process.
• ITIL Foundation qualification.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to manage complex, large-scale projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Skilled in creating detailed project plans and communicating them to teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective leadership and people management, including experience managing diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management across varied organisational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable success in leading strategic projects within large organisations.
• Hands-on use of Agile tools or similar project management software.
• Extensive experience in business analysis.
• Experience delivering data-driven projects with organisation-wide impact.
• Leadership of large project teams, including external partners (20+ team members).

Why Join Us?

At the University of Glasgow, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking institution that values its people and invests in their growth. As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy:

• A warm, inclusive working culture where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
• Generous terms including 41 days of leave for full-time staff, pension schemes, and staff discounts. Pensions info
• A flexible and supportive working environment.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new starters. Wellbeing info

We are proud to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We particularly welcome applications from candidates within underrepresented groups, including the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and those with other protected characteristics. Learn more about our EDI initiatives:
Equality and Diversity at UofG
Athena SWAN at UofG

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

This role is open to UK and eligible international applicants. If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, we will assess your eligibility to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship based on UKVI rules.

Learn more here:
UK Government Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Internal applicants from the University of Glasgow interested in a secondment must seek approval from their current line manager prior to applying.

Ready to Apply?

We’re investing in our organisation—and in people like you.
For further details and to submit your application, please visit:
University of Glasgow Careers