Project Manager

Global University Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Project Manager to support strategic initiatives and collaborate with the Executive Team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in project management and must demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills alongside advanced analytical abilities. You will manage executive assistants and facilitate communication across various functions, ensuring timely project delivery and alignment with organizational goals. A proactive attitude and excellent organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, operations, or strategy execution within a complex environment.
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives with competing priorities.
• Experience engaging senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Team to operationalise strategic objectives.
• Manage x3 Executive Assistants aligned with various functions.
• Facilitate communication among senior executives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Company Description

LCCA is a contemporary institution, offering a range of programmes. Our students embark on a journey which is designed to meet their academic and personal demands. At the very heart of our vision is a student-centered learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners' needs.

Position

The Project Manager at LCCA plays a pivotal role in driving the execution of the Executives strategic priorities across the organisation. Working closely with the Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director and the Executive Dean, this role ensures that key initiatives are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered. The Project Manager acts as a central point of collaboration, aligning diverse teams and stakeholders to translate the LCCA's vision into measurable outcomes.

You will have a distinct skill set; a 'can-do' attitude - and should demonstrate the consistent ability to put the core elements of our vision into practice, both in the strategic implementation of projects and in managing the workstreams, ensuring deadlines are adhered to.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Team to operationalise LCCA's strategic objectives across various workstreams
• Responsible for managing x3 Executive Assistants, aligned to the various schools & functions
• Manage high-impact projects spanning multiple business units, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals.
• Facilitate communication and alignment among senior executives and cross-functional teams across the group.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and frameworks to monitor progress and ensure accountability.
• Support strategic decision-making by preparing executive briefings, progress reports, and recommendations.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across projects, ensuring proactive problem-solving and course correction.
• Manage stakeholder engagement at the highest levels, fostering collaboration and transparency across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management practices within the Executive Office to enhance efficiency and impact
• Responsible for collating SMT board pack documentation and putting these meaningful presentations
• Diary Management for the Executive Officer

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in project management, operations, or strategy execution within a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives with competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, i.e. advanced excel skills
• Ability to take minutes of meetings and following up on tasks with stakeholders
• Provide Technical support, i.e. report writing, formatting, reporting aesthetics
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• Experience working in a corporate, consulting, or executive office environment is highly desirable.

Attributes

• Highly collaborative and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and driving clarity in complex situations.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and outcome-focused.
• Committed to excellence and aligned with the organisation's long-term strategic vision.

Other Information

Please note

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorships.
• Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success
• Global University Systems is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
• At Global University Systems, we anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it has been collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data on file for future job vacancies.