Project Manager

Project Manager X 3 required by our client an international education establishment provider, experienced in managing the design, development, planning and implementation of large projects across product through a matrix of internal and external resources and partnerships, to ensure delivery of value and effective achievement of business objectives. They will oversee effective project design, planning, delivery, implementation and realisation, manage and / or influence virtual, dispersed project teams to deliver high quality products and services globally.

The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with 2-3 days a week required in their London office in a really welcoming and positive working environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and package which includes:-

·Salary:£38,000 - £46,000

·London Allowance: £3,300 for London based candidates where applicable).

·Attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 27%)

·32 days holiday plus bank holidays package (c39 days).

·Hybrid working - location: Stratford, London, you will be required to work in the office up to 3 days a week , Edinburgh or Cardiff up to 1 day per week

·Excellent work/life balance opportunity in collaborative working environment

Project Manager – Key skills and experience:_

•Demonstrable experience of leading and successfully managing large (multi-million) projects for a multi-national organisation with considerable global reach, including procurement and management of third party supplier and partner arrangements (on a case-by-case basis).

•Experience of using formal planning tools to create project plans where appropriate (ie, Miro, Jira, Confluence, Planner, Microsoft Project, etc.)

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills using various tools including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

•Experience of leading on digital/online/technology projects on a global scale.

•Experience of supporting the negotiation of legal contracts with external partners.

•Experience of delivering learning and / or assessment programmes and projects.

We are therefore seeking candidates with a strong and broad commercial background with expertise in:-

•Strategic programme leadership

•Delivery excellence in complex environments

•Stakeholder engagement and influence

•Governance, risk and assurance leadership

•Commercial and financial acumen

•Professional project management practice

The roles are offered on a permanent basis, and can be based in London and offer a salary £38,000 - £46,000 (plus £3,300 for London based candidates where applicable. Hybrid working does include 2-3 days in the London office.

The successful candidate will also enjoy first-class benefits including attractive pension scheme (employer contributions up to 27%) and 32 days holiday plus bank holidays package. 

Please forward your CV to our Consultant Elaine Hallworth for further information.

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