Education Tech Project Manager (12‑month FTC) | Hybrid

Oxford University Press; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

25 days holiday + bank holidays

35-hour week

Discretionary annual payment

Job summary

Oxford University Press is recruiting a Project Manager to drive the delivery of technology projects supporting education growth. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role is hybrid, with a 12-month fixed-term contract, and a base of 60k–70k GBP depending on experience. Flexible scheduling and benefits are highlighted by the employer.

Qualifications

• Strong background and understanding of project management and end-to-end delivery models for change initiatives within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile/SAFe, APM) and governance.
• Ability to identify, track and concisely define internal and external dependencies across project and BAU teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to build collaborative relationships whilst holding to account and having challenging conversations.
• Strong financial management and benefits realisation experience.
• Good communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of projects to drive significant benefit to the Education business, with responsibility for day-to-day management of projects.
• Define and oversee project governance and facilitate two-way communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Apply a structured Project Management methodology, ensuring delivery of projects to time, cost, quality, and scope.
• Coordinate and align plans with internal teams or external third parties, ensuring proper resourcing.
• Ensure budget investments are used effectively to deliver business outcomes.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and manage them to successful resolution.
• Ensure learnings are tracked and shared to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Tools

PRINCE2

Agile/SAFe

APM

Job description

Oxford University Press is recruiting a Project Manager to drive the delivery of technology projects supporting education growth. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The role is hybrid, with a 12-month fixed-term contract, and a base of 60k–70k GBP depending on experience. Flexible scheduling and benefits are highlighted by the employer.