ICT Project Manager

Are you experienced in delivering ICT projects successfully? Are you solutions-focused with an ability to build solid working relationships?

About us

We are looking for an ICT Project Manager to join our ICT team on a fixed-term basis until May'26. As ICT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of strategic ICT projects, starting with the delivery of our Desktop Refresh programme to replace approximately 900 devices across the Science Museum Group (SMG).

This is a full-time role, which can be based at either of our London or Manchester museums, with occasional travel across sites.

About the role

Working alongside the wider ICT programme management team, you will manage your project team in a hybrid working environment to ensure productivity is maintained and key targets met, as well as developing and maintaining excellent partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project needs are captured and delivered. You will be a member of the Project Board and be required to provide reports into other senior governance boards as needed, as well as ensuring all project-based activity provides proactive compliance with SMG policies, including risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work.

About you

Joining us, you will be able to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget, ensuring projects are managed effectively using your solid influencing and stakeholder management skills, and following governance procedures. As an experienced project manager, you will be familiar with best practice toolsets and methods in the delivery of programme and project management, and will hold a track record in successfully delivering ICT projects.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.