Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving large-scale strategic initiatives that create lasting impact? The Manchester College is seeking a DigiTEC Project Manager to lead the successful delivery and mobilisation of our new Digital and Technologies Technical Excellence College, a flagship project designed to strengthen digital and technical education and meet evolving industry needs.
Working closely with the DigiTEC Director and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for defining, planning and delivering key project workstreams, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements. Your ability to influence at all levels, manage governance and risk, and translate complex requirements into clear project plans will be vital to the success of this high-profile programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised project professional with experience of managing complex programmes, leading stakeholder engagement, and applying structured project management methodologies such as PRINCE2. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy turning strategy into action, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of digital and technical education, we'd love to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity based at our City Centre Campus (CCM) to join our new DigiTEC Department as a DigiTEC Project Manager. This role is offered on a 3-year fixed term contract, working on a full-time (35 hours per week), hybrid basis between CCM and home. Travel may also be required to sites across the Northwest and Yorkshire region. Closing date for applications is end of the day on Monday 17th August 2026.
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
- Free breakfast every day to start your morning right (*Openshaw Campus)
- Opportunity to work from home when you're not required to be on-site.
- In-house training programme to help you upskill and advance your career.
- 3 well-being days per year
- Significant pension contribution (LGPS)
- Retail discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Site Information
Our City Centre campus is a flagship site in the heart of Manchester, offering cutting-edge facilities and a buzzing, creative atmosphere. Home to our Centre of Excellence for Creative and Digital Industries, it provides an inspiring setting for both staff and learners, with specialist studios, workshops, and collaborative spaces. With its central location and strong industry links, the campus is a hub for innovation, talent development, and real-world learning.
Why the Manchester College?
The Manchester College is the largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE Group which consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.
Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective project management processes and procedures (based on PRINCE2 methodology), working in collaboration with the DigiTEC Director
- Ensure that the Technical Excellence College project is consistently on time, within budget and that all project objectives are met
- Have ability to understand, interpret and create project materials in response to requirements. This will include using initiative and working independently to translate the contract requirements into project outputs and deliverables
- Develop and maintain complex MS Project Plans, schedules and key implementation documents required by the customer and internally.
- Use a range of IT tools (predominately MS Project and Office tools such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint) to an advanced level
- Working as part of a team who are collectively responsible for establishing a DigiTEC strategic framework, demonstrating the ability to establish project processes and procedures aligned to the project requirements and PRINCE2 methodology
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Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
- Hold a minimum of PRINCE 2 Project Management (Foundation and Practitioner) qualification
- Have a minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of project management frameworks and governance approaches
- Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and produce high-quality reports.
- Demonstrate a commercially aware, delivery-focused approach, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical plans and successful outcomes.
- Be a self-sufficient motivator who utilises their experience to work at pace to project deadlines
- Demonstrate advanced planning and organisational skills and an ability to delegate effectively and proactively identify obstacles
- Showcase excellent financial and cost management capability
- Demonstrate an ability to navigate and understand government contracts and manage stakeholders across multiple diverse teams.
- Have honed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Prioritise customer centricity and stakeholder management
- Showcase first-class MS Office skills for project management, presentations and reporting
Safeguarding
The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 17/08/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
