Director of IT Portfolio Delivery

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

At City St George's we have a compelling Strategy which places Technology and Digital Change at the heart of our strategy, to deliver an excellent student experience and deliver the Professional Services Target Operating model. Information Technology (IT) provides technology and digital services to the staff and students, including front-line support services, infrastructure, applications, and project delivery. The Director of IT Portfolio Delivery is a member of the new IT Leadership team and will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of City St George's strategic digital and technology projects and programmes.

Responsibilities

The Director of IT Portfolio Delivery will be pivotal in delivering IT’s new operating model, through leading the project delivery function, the establishment of the IT Project Management Office (PMO) and maturing our portfolio and project delivery capabilities, supported by robust governance and financial management processes. They will provide expert assurance for key strategic programmes including the ERP and Data Warehouse to ensure these programmes deliver to time, scope and budget.

Person Specification

We are seeking an inspirational and people focused leader with substantial experience of leading largescale projects, programmes, and portfolios with a significant technology and digital change impact, operating in a complex organisation. The role-holder will also have experience in developing an IT PMO to drive the maturity of portfolio management in a large IT department. Additionally, strong stakeholder management, outstanding communication, strong financial management, planning, assurance and delivery oversight skills are required. Experience of working in higher education is advantageous.

Additional Information

For more information about this role and to apply:

https://andersonquigley.com/job/aq3083/

Closing date: 25th February 2025 at 11:59pm.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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