Head of Project Management

King's College London; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the education sector is seeking a dynamic Head of Project Management to lead a diverse portfolio of online programmes. This pivotal role involves managing a team and driving successful project execution while fostering collaboration and innovation. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and enhance operational excellence. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of digital education. Join a supportive and inclusive environment that values individual and collective wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid maternity/shared parental leave

Wellbeing programme

Training and development opportunities

Generous pension contribution

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading complex project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management team to ensure successful execution of initiatives.
• Translate project requirements into clear delivery plans and timelines.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

ClickUp

MS Project

Trello

Job description

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About us

Our mission is to provide transformative, high-quality digital education, so students can learn, wherever they are.

We collaborate with academics and professional services staff across the university, and with our external partners, to design, develop and deliver a wide range of educational programmes.

Our learners study with us from across the world, choosing when and where they study, working around their schedules.

We are a dynamic team with ambitious growth targets in a priority area of development for King's. We proudly foster a supportive culture and community which prioritises both individual and collective wellbeing.

Employee support at King's includes flexible working arrangements, paid maternity/shared parental leave, menopausal support, an active wellbeing programme, training and development opportunities and much more. All of our staff benefit from a generous pension contribution as well.

As part of hybrid working at King's, all team members can work remotely for part of the week if they wish. Join us as we open futures and unlock potential.

About the role

King's Vision 2029, the organisation's overarching strategic plan, articulates a clear and bold ambition for the future of digital provision across the university, supported by King's Digital. Specifically, it references an "aim to be the UK leader in online and blended delivery by 2029".

To ensure this objective of Vision 2029 is realised, King's Digital has embarked on an exciting and large-scale change programme to take the department to the next level. We are committed to excellence in education and dedicated to providing students with unparalleled learning experiences that prepare them for success in a rapidly evolving world.

King's Digital is seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Head of Project Management to lead the delivery of a diverse and expanding portfolio of online programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with the King's Digital vision and broader strategic objectives.

This pivotal role will be responsible for managing the project management team, driving successful execution across all initiatives, while fostering collaboration, agility, innovation and accountability.

You will work closely with King's Digital colleagues, as well as academic and professional services staff across the university to translate project requirements into clear delivery plans, ensuring timelines, resources and deliverables are effectively planned, coordinated and met.

Reporting to the Director of Production and working in close partnership with the Head of Programme Development and the Head of Learning Design, the successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering digital education during a period of rapid and exciting growth.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Significant experience leading and managing complex project portfolios within a digital, educational or technology-driven environment.
2. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile project management methodologies, including implementing project delivery frameworks that enhance operational excellence.
3. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly when working across technical and academic teams.
4. Advanced proficiency in ClickUp (or similar workflow platform), including configuration, workflow optimisation, and dashboard/report development for monitoring capacity, and task-time tracking alignment.
5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret project and operational data to drive improvements in efficiency, reduce costs, and minimise waste.
6. Demonstrable ability to lead, manage, and develop high-performing project management teams, including setting clear objectives, coaching for performance, innovation and fostering professional growth.
7. Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities, with experience resolving complex challenges, escalations, and negotiating successful outcomes with stakeholders.
8. Ability to generate and interpret meaningful business analytics from project data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Desirable criteria

1. Experience of developing online programmes.
2. Agile/project management qualification.
3. Skilled user of project management applications e.g. MS Project, Trello.
4. Experience of working in the Higher Education sector.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Please note that due to the high level of interest in this position, the job advert may close earlier than the specified deadline if we receive a large number of applications. We encourage early submission to avoid disappointment.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ' How we Recruit ' pages.

Interviews are due to be held on 29th May at James Clerk Maxwell Building, Waterloo campus.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.