Project Manager

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.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.