Job Description

IT Project ManagerSalary: 41,778 - 44,007 per annum (Grade 9)

Contract type: Full-time (36.5 hours per week), Permanent

The challenge

At WJEC, we contribute to our education communities by providing trusted qualifications and specialist support, to allow our learners the opportunity to reach their full potential. This is a fantastic chance to be part of an organisation that both encourages and enhances the minds of tomorrow.

The role

The Project Management Office (PMO) oversee both transformative projects and IT projects/portfolios within WJEC. With support from PMO colleagues, the IT Project Manager is allocation a portion of this programme of work, managing their projects from inception to completion and ultimately, operationalisation. With a primary focus on IT/ Business related projects, they will work closely with internal and external project stakeholders (including 3rd party suppliers), to monitor progress, manage risk and deliver projects in the agreed timeline, scope, cost, and quality standards.

About you

To thrive in this role, you will need an understanding of the full project lifecycle, and the methodologies applied in project management. You will be a strong communicator, with an ability to influence and manage stakeholders to determine deliverables and manage progress against agreed scope, objectives and milestones. Substantial project management experience in a business environment, ideally involving IT-related projects, is essential for this role.

Benefits

At WJEC, we pride in being an inclusive and supportive place to work. We also offer a range of excellent benefits including: 25 days annual leave per year (in addition to 16 statutory / additional holidays) adjusted for part-time/compressed working patterns, free Welsh lessons, a competitive pension scheme and numerous family friendly policies. A career with WJEC can be extremely rewarding and you will be encouraged throughout with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills.

If you would like to know more about this role, or about working at WJEC, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team (HR@wjec.co.uk), who will be more than happy to help.

Please visit our website to download a copy of the job description and application form.

Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 27 October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,778.00-44,007.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Language training provided On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF5 2YX

Reference ID: 2509-02