Project Director

Location: Stirling Campus

The Post

To align with our vision for a dynamic student journey, we are seeking to transform our operations with the introduction of a robust and scalable Student Information System (SIS) to efficiently manage student data, deliver responsive systems and processes that track student progress and support student success, and leverage AI-enabled technology to re-imagine our approach. We are, therefore, transitioning to a modern integrated and technology enriched solution that will enhance our university’s ability to streamline operations, improve significantly the student experience, and align with future technology needs.

In order to deliver our vision for holistic student support and development, we need to engage dynamic, robust and responsive systems and processes capable of tracking student progress as they navigate the key touchpoints of the student journey. The change to a new SIS represents a comprehensive organisational transformation, requiring new governance structures, stakeholder engagement, process change, and dedicated skills development and support. Key benefits will include streamlined workflows, improved data management, and enhanced student engagement, contributing to a top 20 student experience.

We are offering the opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organisational impact in a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development to enhance your skills and career.

The Project Director will lead the implementation of a newly procured Student Information System (SIS) and associated organisational change. This is a pivotal role that combines deep technical understanding with exceptional leadership, strong analyst skills, and business change management skills.

The post will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of this major software implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing stakeholder engagement, and driving the required organisational and process changes to maximise the system’s impact.

Additionally, the post will be fully accountable for delivering the objectives associated with implementing a new student information system, ensuring its success and long-term value to the organisation.

Description of Duties

• Planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, risk identification and management. Secure agreement with stakeholders, teams, and the project team on their respective roles, timelines, and work package deliverables, and ensure that any issues, slippage or non-compliance, are made transparent to the project board for prompt resolution
• Establishing and maintaining a robust project governance framework, including identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies
• Driving the required business change to support the successful adoption of the new SIS, including rolling out the adoption of best practice processes to align with system capabilities, identifying and addressing business impacts resulting from the implementation
• Work closely with institutional leadership, functional leads and subject matter experts to ensure business needs are met
• Lead and inspire a cross-functional project team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

Essential Criteria

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent qualification
• Formal project or programme management qualification or certification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, P3O Practitioner, APM PMQ, or similar)
• Proven track record of leading large-scale software implementation projects, preferably in the higher education sector or similar complex environments
• Strategic capabilities: demonstrated innovation and effectiveness in addressing strategic challenges combined with strong planning and implementation skills
• Delivering excellent service: strong service orientation, making the most effective use of human, information and other resources

For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please see Vacancy details | University of Stirling

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