IT Project Manager Closing date: Jul 10, 2026

Engaging with the University of Oxford, the Department of Engineering Science invites applications for the role of IT Project Manager.

Description

The Department of Engineering Science is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a broad range of technology projects. Reporting to the Head of IT, this role is central to delivering digital solutions that enable world‑class research, teaching, and collaboration.

As IT Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from conception through to completion, ensuring that deliverables meet strategic objectives, quality standards, and user needs. You will manage multiple concurrent workstreams and empower teams to deliver effective, scalable outcomes.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, and to anticipate and manage risks. You will maintain robust documentation and drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

You are an adaptable, strategic professional with a passion for meaningful technological change, an analytical thinker, and an influential communicator who builds trust across academic, administrative, and technical teams.

Benefits

• Excellent Contributory Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days of annual leave
• Comprehensive Childcare Services
• Family Leave Schemes
• Cycle Loan Scheme
• Membership to various social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and community‑building efforts
• Support for continued, life‑long learning and career development

Application Process

To apply you must upload a cover letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet each of the selection criteria, a CV and the details of three referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 10 July 2026 at 12:00 noon. Interviews will take place the week commencing 27 July 2026.

Contact

Simon Eggleton