Programmes Project Delivery & Continuous Improvement Manager

PwC UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PwC UK is seeking a proactive PMO professional to lead end-to-end learning projects within the LI&R programmes team. You will establish governance, manage plans, RAID logs and budgets, and collaborate with course managers and senior stakeholders to drive delivery excellence.

This hybrid role offers the chance to shape outcomes across design, planning, implementation and evaluation, using Smartsheet and other tools, with a focus on continuous improvement and measurable learner impact.

Qualifikationen

• Experience managing end-to-end projects and multiple workstreams with delivery outcomes in complex environments.
• Strong PMO, project planning and governance capability, including RAID logs, progress reporting and delivery controls.
• Experience using Smartsheet or comparable portfolio and project management tools to manage plans, dashboards and reporting.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify issues early and coordinate practical solutions.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and drive accountability for actions and deadlines.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, process change or technology adoption and embedding changes into BAU operations.
• Experience creating, implementing and maintaining SOPs, process documentation and controls.

Aufgaben

• Establish and embed consistent project management standards, governance frameworks and reporting across the Programmes team.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, guidance and SOPs to support effective delivery.
• Coach and support colleagues in applying project management best practices and build team capability.
• Lead priority projects and strategic initiatives from inception through to implementation and BAU adoption.
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, deliverables, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, dependencies, resources and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and accountability with internal teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, governance and introduce automation.
• Use data, feedback and lessons learned to evaluate outcomes and demonstrate benefits.

Kenntnisse

PMO

Project planning

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Smartsheet

Risk management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Tools

Smartsheet

Jobbeschreibung

The Learning Implementation & Reporting (LI&R) Programmes team is responsible for delivering high-quality learning programmes that drive business performance and enhance the learner experience. Working across the full programme lifecycle, from design and planning through to implementation and evaluation, the team oversees the governance, financial, commercial and operational activities that ensure successful delivery. This role provides central PMO and project delivery expertise across a diverse portfolio of learning initiatives. You'll establish robust governance, drive delivery excellence and provide clear portfolio oversight, while leading key projects and continuous improvement initiatives from inception through to business-as-usual adoption. Working closely with Course Managers, Course Executives and a wide range of stakeholders, you'll translate business priorities into structured plans, coordinated delivery and measurable outcomes. Combining hands-on project management with portfolio oversight, resource planning, risk management and process improvement, you'll also play a key role in embedding consistent project management standards and building delivery capability across the team.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Establish and embed consistent project management standards, governance frameworks and reporting across the Programmes team.
• Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, guidance and standard operating procedures to support effective delivery.
• Coach and support colleagues in applying project management best practices, building capability across the team.
• Lead priority projects and strategic initiatives from inception through to implementation and business-as-usual adoption.
• Translate business requirements into clear project plans, deliverables, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, dependencies, resources and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and accountability, working collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, enhance governance and increase delivery efficiency through technology and automation.
• Use data, feedback and lessons learned to evaluate outcomes, demonstrate benefits and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across Learning, Technology, Quality and Risk functions to deliver sustainable change and improve the learner experience.

This Role Is For You If

• You have proven experience managing end-to-end projects and multiple workstreams, with successful delivery outcomes in complex or ambiguous environments.
• You have strong PMO, project planning and governance capability, including experience of maintaining project plans, RAID logs, progress reporting and delivery controls.
• You have experience using Smartsheet or comparable portfolio and project management tools to manage plans, dashboards and reporting.
• You have strong risk management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues early, assess impacts, and coordinate practical solutions.
• You have a proven ability to build collaborative relationships across teams, challenge constructively and drive accountability for actions and deadlines.
• Ou have experience leading continuous improvement, process change or technology adoption and embedding changes into business-as-usual operations.
• You have experience creating, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and associated controls.

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.