Global School Projects Lead

Osborne Appointments; Little Amwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Group life assurance

Professional development opportunities

Collegiate working environment

Staff wellbeing focus

Health and wellbeing centre

Job summary

OA Group is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join our client's growing team in Hertford. The role focuses on developing and delivering international and domestic school projects, blending project management with commercial analysis, financial modelling, and stakeholder management.

You will work with senior leadership and investment partners to assess opportunities and ensure timely delivery while upholding the School's values. Travel abroad is anticipated.

Qualifications

• A degree-level education is required.
• A qualification in project management, business or a related discipline.
• Experience of project management within a commercial or professional environment.
• Proven ability to communicate with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience of managing budgets and resources and financial information.
• Experience with international markets and cross-functional projects.
• Ability to work with third-party contractors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new international projects with senior leadership and investment partners to ensure timely delivery and alignment with the School's values.
• Analyze proposed international school site locations and develop detailed infrastructure development plans with partners.
• Develop project plans, timescales, milestones and deliverables; monitor progress with investor partners.
• Assist with legal and commercial aspects of international projects, including reviewing drafts and preparing documents for third parties.
• Prepare budgetary information and financial modelling alongside partners.
• Contribute to market research, risk management and communicate trends to leadership and governance committees.
• Support development of domestic projects and adjacent commercial opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and present a positive image.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Financial modelling

International markets

Cross-functional collaboration

Project governance

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree-level education

Project management qualification

Job description

OA Group is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join our client's growing team in Hertford. The role focuses on developing and delivering international and domestic school projects, blending project management with commercial analysis, financial modelling, and stakeholder management.

You will work with senior leadership and investment partners to assess opportunities and ensure timely delivery while upholding the School's values. Travel abroad is anticipated.