Senior Programme / Project Manager - Gaming & AI (EdTech & Digital Learning)

Visionary Tech Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Programme / Project Manager to oversee two AI-enabled digital learning initiatives with global reach. This senior leadership role involves managing complex programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of programme management experience, particularly in the gaming and edtech sectors, with strong skills in Agile methodologies and stakeholder management. The position is based in Greater London and offers competitive compensation within the technology sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in programme and project management in relevant sectors.
• Mandatory experience in the Gaming Industry.
• Proven experience managing digital product builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and development of the Enterprise Challenge Game and WhatsApp learning platform.
• Define programme roadmaps and success metrics.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor relationships.

Skills

Programme and project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Vendor management

Leadership and facilitation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Agile project management tools

Job description

Senior Programme / Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior Programme / Project Manager to lead two high‑impact, AI‑enabled digital learning initiatives with global reach.

• Enterprise Challenge Game (ECG) – the re‑development of a flagship, interactive entrepreneurship simulation, rebuilt for modern, multi‑platform learning environments.
• AI‑Enabled WhatsApp Learning Platform – an adaptive, chatbot‑driven learning solution leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to personalise youth learning journeys at scale.

This senior leadership role requires an experienced professional who can bridge product, technology, education, and consulting, managing complex, multi‑country programmes and multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful digital innovation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in programme and project management, preferably within gaming, edtech, digital learning, AI‑enabled products, or social innovation.
• Mandatory experience in the Gaming Industry, including hands‑on delivery across the game development lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end digital product builds, including games, mobile/web applications, and AI/chatbot platforms.
• Strong command of Agile delivery, sprint planning, backlog management, and delivery governance.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi‑country, multi‑partner programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, problem‑solving, and vendor management skills.
• Proven experience in risk management, dependency tracking, delivery reporting, and programme governance.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to support UAT execution, pilots, and MVP scale‑up.
• Strong leadership and facilitation capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Multiple years of experience setting up, leading, and successfully delivering initiatives within a Management Consulting firm (Tier‑1 or equivalent preferred).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications (PMI‑ACP, CSM, SAFe PO/PM) strongly preferred.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering educational games, AI chatbots, or LLM‑based solutions.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design, localisation, and accessibility best practices.
• Familiarity with data integration, analytics, and impact measurement/reporting.
• Prior experience working with NGOs, international development organisations, or social enterprises.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Leadership

• Lead the end‑to‑end planning, design, development, and global rollout of the Enterprise Challenge Game and AI‑enabled WhatsApp learning platform.
• Define programme roadmaps, milestones, delivery plans, and success metrics across multiple geographies.
• Drive agile delivery, leading sprints and coordinating cross‑functional teams of developers, designers, AI specialists, and content experts.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary point of coordination between internal teams, consulting stakeholders, delivery partners, and external vendors.
• Engage with educators, mentors, youth participants, and partners to ensure solutions are relevant, inclusive, and context‑aware.

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Collaborate with technical architects and engineers to define requirements, oversee testing, and ensure delivery quality.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, accessible, and optimised for low‑bandwidth and multi‑language environments.
• Manage risk, data protection, responsible AI, and ethical AI compliance throughout the programme lifecycle.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Produce programme dashboards, executive status reports, and governance artefacts.
• Capture learnings, best practices, reusable IP, and impact metrics to inform future phases and scale‑up.
• Support benefits tracking, impact measurement, and continuous improvement.