A Central London University have an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Project Manager on a permanent full-time basis, based 3 days on site, 2 days remotely. The Project Manager’s are responsible for 2-3 projects at any one time and the teams focus on strategic organisational change projects.
Examples of the type of work can include:
* Academic workload management
* Improving processes within professional services or
* Improving on student facing services
You will work in collaboration with stakeholders across the University and be responsible for the delivery of organisational change projects.
Benefits:
* Generous leave entitlement: 30 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days and 4 additional days during the Christmas holiday period.
* Pension scheme: Automatic enrolment in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with the option to opt out.
* Hybrid working: Flexible arrangements with at least 60% on-campus presence, promoting work-life balance.
* Comprehensive induction and support for professional development.
* Access to fitness and social facilities.
* Season ticket loan for travel.
* Commitment to sustainability and a supportive, inclusive work environment.
* Equal opportunities employer, supporting diversity and inclusion in all activities.
Main Responsibilities:
Project Delivery
* Oversee project documentation and delivery, from business case approval to completion.
* Define project scope, goals, plans, and deliverables with stakeholders and partners.
* Establish and run effective governance structures, ensuring clear decision-making and documentation.
* Guide and influence project teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
* Manage and sign off on key project deliverables.
* Monitor project plans, budgets, and forecasts, reporting progress and managing scope, cost, and timelines.
* Implement change control processes, assessing impacts and facilitating informed decisions.
Team & Stakeholder Management
* Support the University and staff through change alongside the Change Manager.
* Engage stakeholders at all levels, maintaining involvement and managing expectations.
* Promote project objectives and highlight benefits to the University.
* Track and adjust progress throughout the change process to meet goals.
* Develop and deliver clear communication plans tailored to the project’s needs.
Risk Management
* Identify, assess, and log risks, ensuring mitigation actions are implemented and monitored.
* Track and report progress on risk resolution, maintaining control throughout.
* Coordinate with other projects to manage dependencies and ensure alignment.
Essential experience required:
* Substantial experience as a Project Manager with a track record of delivering at least one large and complex project.
* Experience leading projects within a portfolio of inter-dependent projects.
* Experience managing the full project lifecycle, from business case to closure.
* Significant experience managing stakeholders and customer expectations.
* Thorough understanding of project planning, reporting, risk management, and governance.
Application and interview process:
Application is CV only, so please ensure that your CV reflects all the essential experience listed. If your CV meets the requirements, then a member of the TPP team will be in touch with you within 3 working days to arrange a call (please also allow for xmas closure).
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 working days, unfortunately your CV hasn’t been short-listed on this occasion.
Interviews are in-person (ideally) on 22nd and 24th January which will be a competency-based interview.