EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges.

Reporting to the IT Director, EIT are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead, coordinate, and oversee all IT-related elements of multiple fit-out projects as part of the creation of a new campus. This role is central to ensuring that technology infrastructure and services are seamlessly integrated into the design, construction, and operationalisation of new spaces. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and technology vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready IT solutions aligned with the organisation’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT components across multiple campus fit-out projects.
• Act as primary liaison between IT, construction teams, architects, facilities, and contractors.
• Ensure IT requirements are embedded from design through to operational handover.
• Oversee installation of infrastructure: structured cabling, networking, AV, security, and smart building technologies.
• Develop and maintain IT-specific project plans, RAID logs, issue resolution tracking and reporting to stakeholders.
• Partner and engage with senior leadership, end-users, technical teams and other business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate into actionable plans.
• Manage external vendors and suppliers to ensure technical and contractual compliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service continuity.
• Ensure quality control and validation of IT systems prior to handover.
• Lead testing, commissioning, and documentation of IT systems before occupancy.
• Support smooth transition to business-as-usual operations, including training and knowledge transfer.
• Conduct and manage post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager in large-scale construction or campus development projects.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure: networking, AV, security systems, data centres, and end-user tech.
• Familiarity with smart building technologies and modern workspace integration.
• Excellent vendor and contract management skills, including procurement and negotiation.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and demands effectively.
• Clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptable to shifting business priorities and able to adjust plans accordingly in an evolving, scaling environment.

Benefits

We offer the following salary and benefits:

• Salary:  £80,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience), plus bonus & travel allowance
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being on site five days per week.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.