Programme Manager, Project Manager, Programme delivery, Programme Management

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established university in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 6-month contract to implement a new Student Record System. The role involves managing projects, facilitating meetings, and ensuring deliverables are met within time and budget constraints. Ideal candidates will have experience with Agile methodologies and a background in higher education.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term, complex transformation programmes.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive risk and issue mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client’s capabilities as projects.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and Programme Manager.
• Present updates and reports at the monthly programme board.

Skills

Agile

Scrum

Prince2

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Higher Education experience

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

• 6 Months Contract with possible extension

About Our Client

My client is a well established university who are looking for an experienced Project Manager. The client is looking to implement a new Student Record System. The role will be a 6 months contract with the possibility of extension.

Job Description

Your New Role:

• You will formally manage the client’s capabilities and treat these as projects.
• Set up key meetings e.g., stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, and lead these sessions.
• Work closely with the supplier to ensure the kickoff, alignment sessions, and other workshops run smoothly.
• Work closely with SMEs and other core programme team members to ensure that deliverables are on time, within budget, and of high quality.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to ensure the 'adopt not adapt' principle is followed, and requirements are mapped only where needed, e.g., in compliance areas.
• Coordinate with the existing Project Manager and Programme Manager to align with the overall implementation plan, set up work packages in JIRA, and communicate issues related to key deliverables.
• Actively resolve issues at ground level with key stakeholders.
• Present updates and reports at the monthly programme board and participate in stakeholder briefings to discuss and communicate the programme context & answer stakeholder questions.

Programme Responsibilities:

• Governance Compliance
• Communication and Reporting
• Risk and Issue Management
• Workshop and Meeting Facilitation
• Financial Tracking and Budgeting
• Change Management

The Successful Applicant

What you need to be successful:

• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Prince2 qualifications
• Higher Education experience
• Experience in long-term, complex, fast-paced transformation programmes
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Proactive risk and issue mitigation skills
• Empathetic attitude towards SMEs and stakeholders
• Knowledge of change management and cultural change impacts
• Experience working with subject matter experts in cross-functional teams
• Experience in a maturing change environment
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with technical suppliers on large-scale projects

Should haves:

• Knowledge of core student records systems like SITS and Banner
• Technical implementation experience with systems like Agresso

What's on Offer

What you get in return:

• 6 Months Contract (with potential extension)