City St George’s, University of London
Please Note: This position is open to all talent pools.
City St George’s redeployees are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please include the job title and reference number in your application and clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
About Us
City St George’s, University of London, unites the strengths of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London to offer students a unique educational experience. As a combined institution, we are one of the largest higher education providers in London, offering diverse disciplines in health, business, creativity, policy, law, communications, science, and technology. We are committed to empowering our students to achieve their career aspirations and personal goals, placing them at the core of everything we do.
Our research is impactful, innovative, and pushes the boundaries of practice, addressing pressing global challenges and contributing solutions that make a difference in society.
Background
City St George’s has established the Digital Innovation and Transformation Office (DiTO) to accelerate digital transformation across education and research. Reporting to the Associate Director (Digital Transformation Portfolio), the Digital Transformation Project Manager (Education & Student Experience) will lead high-profile projects that drive the adoption of AI-enabled tools, promote digital experimentation, and elevate digital capabilities across the institution. The ultimate goal is to successfully enhance student learning outcomes and experiences in a measurable, sustainable way.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver digital transformation projects focused on education and the student experience, ensuring projects adhere to scope, timelines, budgets, and risk controls.
- Create and maintain essential project documentation, including PIDs, governance charters, benefits baselines, and RAIDD logs, while regularly reporting progress to portfolio boards.
- Lead cross-functional agile teams, manage external vendors, and ensure compliance with regulations, including quality, data-protection, and accessibility standards.
- Oversee the Education-Technology Change & Monitoring pipeline and coordinate adoption efforts with staff and students.
- Capture lessons learned, present impact data at Digital Transformation Dialogues, and ensure effective handovers to business-as-usual (BAU) support teams.
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and certification in PRINCE2, AgilePM, or ScrumMaster.
- Proven track record in managing complex digital-innovation projects, particularly within Higher Education or similarly regulated sectors.
- Comprehensive knowledge of AI applications and emerging education technology (EdTech).
- Expertise in project management, including planning, finance, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
- Data-driven approach to benefits realization and key performance indicator (KPI) tracking.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and dedicated to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusive practices in human-centred design.
Additional Information
To learn more, please refer to the job description: JD – Digital Transformation Project Manager.pdf
Application Deadlines:
- Redeployee Applications: 17 May 2026, by 11:59 pm
- Internal Applications: 25 May 2026, by 11:59 pm
- External Applications: 31 May 2026, by 11:59 pm
Interviews:
- Redeployees: 19 May 2026
- Internal applicants: 05 June 2026
- External applicants: 12 and 15 June 2026
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be provided at the interview stage.
Why Join Us?
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary and benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, comprehensive training, and professional development opportunities.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment
City St George’s, University of London, is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion across all our activities and processes. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Join us and become part of a university revolutionizing education, research, and practice
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