DEPTH Programme Manager

North West Regional College; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Northern Ireland seeks a DEPTH Programme Manager to lead the Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring financial compliance, and overseeing data collection and analysis. The ideal candidate has a Level 6 qualification, at least 2 years in programme management, and experience in digital transformation. Join this impactful initiative to upskill individuals and support regional digital growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a Programme or Project Management role.
• Experience of digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in the Higher and/or Further Education Sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure financial compliance across the project.
• Design, implement, and maintain M&E frameworks.
• Oversee mixed-methods data collection.
• Produce detailed progress and impact reports.
• Collaborate with academic, IT, and administrative teams.
• Identify risks to programme success.
• Lead, manage, and motivate team members.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Collection

Digital Transformation

Education

Level 6 qualification in Business, Education, IT

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile

APM

PMI

Job description

The DEPTH Programme Manager will lead the North West Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub (NW DEPTH), a PEACEPLUS Investment Area 2.3 initiative. This project aims to upskill and reskill 2,000 individuals and deliver a North West Digital Skills Strategy that will guide the transformation of the cross-border region into a Smart Region of national and international significance. The role requires strategic oversight of programme delivery, ensuring alignment with funding objectives, effective planning, and robust implementation. The postholder will champion best practices in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and digital skills development while ensuring measurable outcomes. This role will act as the primary liaison between the College, PEACEPLUS/SEUPB, academic teams, and wider regional stakeholders. NW DEPTH is funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), designed to foster cross-border collaboration, employability, and regional digital innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including government, business, and community organisations
• Ensure financial compliance across the project, adhering to SEUPB, College, and statutory requirements
• Design, implement, and maintain M&E frameworks to track progress against objectives, activities, and deliverables
• Oversee mixed‑methods data collection, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and utilise learning analytics
• Produce detailed internal and external progress and impact reports for committees, funding bodies, and oversight authorities
• Collaborate with academic, IT, and administrative teams across the College
• Identify risks to programme success, including operational, financial, and reputational risks
• Lead, manage, and motivate team members, ensuring adherence to College and SEUPB policies

Skills and Qualifications

• Have at least a Level 6 qualification in the area of Business, Education, IT, or other relevant area
• Have 2 years experience in a Programme or Project Management role
• Hold a recognised Project Management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, APM, PMI, or equivalent
• Have experience of digital transformation initiatives
• Have experience working in the Higher and/or Further Education Sectors

Further Information

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.