EC01766 - Project Manager - Systems Transformation (Temporary until July 2028)

Edinburgh College is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Systems Transformation to lead the delivery of a major programme of digital and organisational change that will transform the way we work and support our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in one of the College's most significant transformation programmes. Working across the organisation, you will help modernise our systems landscape, improve user experience, streamline processes and support the College's long-term strategic ambitions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Principal Student Experience, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and successful delivery of a College-wide systems transformation programme. You will work with colleagues across curriculum and professional services areas, alongside external suppliers and implementation partners, to ensure the project is delivered effectively and in line with agreed objectives and timescales.

The role combines programme management, stakeholder engagement and change leadership, ensuring that new system and processes are successfully embedded across the College while maintaining business continuity throughout implementation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the implementation of a new, whole College system and associated workstreams
• Managing programme governance, reporting, risks and dependencies
• Supporting supplier and implementation partner relationships
• Coordinating testing, migration, rollout and transition activities
• Driving stakeholder engagement and organisational change
• Developing and monitoring benefits realisation plans and performance measures
• Supporting effective resource across the programme

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and collaborative project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex projects and transformational change.

You will have:

• A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, MSP Practitioner, AgilePM Practitioner or equivalent
• Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes
• Experience leading digital transformation and systems implementation projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
• Experience working within formal project governance frameworks
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on delivery and outcomes
• Excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills

Experience within the Further Education, Higher Education or wider public sector environment would be advantageous.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds; people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Provisional Interview Date: 25th September 2026