Senior Programme Manager, Open Programmes, TELFER PARTNERS

Guardian Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Executive Education provider is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to coordinate and improve world-class learning experiences. This dynamic role involves project management, people leadership, and change delivery, ensuring high-quality client experiences and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Benefits Package

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project management and operations.
• Experience in dynamic environments supporting change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme delivery across a portfolio of executive education offerings.
• Manage and mentor a team of Programme Managers.
• Ensure financial oversight, including budget tracking and cost control.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Our client, a leading Executive Education provider, is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to coordinate the planning and delivery of world-class learning experiences. The role involves working closely with faculty, clients, and colleagues to lead continuous improvement across the programme portfolio.

This is a hands-on, dynamic position 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 are offered.

How To Apply

Telfer Partners is 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 offers a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. Send contact details of anyone you wish to recommend to [e-mail].

Equality Policy - Telfer Partners is committed to a professional and impartial recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities policy ensures fair and equal treatment for all applicants and employees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, or union membership.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Advertising Services