Senior Programme Manager, Open Programmes

TELFER PARTNERS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Executive Education provider is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences. This dynamic role involves project management, team leadership, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance client experiences and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Benefits Package

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project management, operations, and change implementation.
• Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery across a portfolio of executive education offerings.
• Champion continuous improvement by promoting innovation and automation.
• Manage and mentor a team of Programme Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Change Implementation

Job description

Our client, a leading Executive Education provider is looking for a Senior Programme Manager to coordinate the planning and delivery of world-class learning experiences. Working closely with faculty, clients and colleagues, you’ll lead continuous improvement across the programme portfolio.

This is a hands-on, dynamic role combining project management, people leadership and change delivery ideal for someone passionate about operational excellence and impactful learning.

Senior Programme Manager: Key Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery across a portfolio of executive education offerings, ensuring seamless planning, coordination, and high-quality client experiences
• Champion continuous improvement by promoting innovation, automation, and data-informed decision-making across teams and processes
• Act as a change agent, embedding new systems and ways of working, and ensuring alignment between operational delivery and strategic transformation
• Manage and mentor a team of Programme Managers, setting high standards in project planning, delivery, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee stakeholder relationships, working closely with faculty, clients, and service providers to maintain our reputation for excellence
• Ensure financial oversight, including budget tracking, cost control, and liaison with finance for invoicing and payments
• Support data analysis and reporting, delivering insights for audits, rankings, and senior leadership decision-making
• Coordinate logistics and operations for in-person and virtual programmes

Senior Programme Manager: Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project management, operations, and change implementation
• Experience supporting or delivering change initiatives in dynamic environments
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service with a user-focused approach
• Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Effective at identifying challenges and contributing to practical solutions
• Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships and supporting collaboration
• Confident in communicating technical and process information clearly to diverse audiences

A competitive salary and generous benefits package is offered.

How to apply

Telfer Partners are retained to handle this opportunity.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] referencing TP 920 or call [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Early applications are preferred.

Referral Scheme - Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send us contact details of anyone you would like to recommend to [e-mail].

Equality Policy - Telfer Partners is committed to upholding a professional and impartial recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities policy ensures that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, or union membership status.