Global Projects Leader - Partnerships & Strategy

University of York; Heslington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of York is seeking an International Project Manager to drive global growth across recruitment, partnerships and mobility. You will lead end-to-end projects from concept to execution, build strategies from data, and manage cross-functional teams.

The role involves budgets, governance, compliance, and representing York with internal faculties and external partners while deputising for the Deputy Head of Operations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, process improvement and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into strategy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset in international higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, conversion and global partnership initiatives.
• Drive strategy using market trends and internal data.
• Line manage the Project Coordinator and direct cross-department teams.
• Own budgets, risk, legal and data compliance, reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Build relationships and deputise for the Deputy Head of Operations.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

University of York is seeking an International Project Manager to drive global growth across recruitment, partnerships and mobility. You will lead end-to-end projects from concept to execution, build strategies from data, and manage cross-functional teams.

The role involves budgets, governance, compliance, and representing York with internal faculties and external partners while deputising for the Deputy Head of Operations.