Senior Project Manager

Job Advert; Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Group life assurance

Professional development opportunities

Collegiate environment

Staff wellbeing focus

Health and Wellbeing Centre

Job summary

Job Advert in Hertford is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead international and domestic school projects, combining project management, commercial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with senior leadership and investment partners to assess opportunities, deliver projects on time and within budget, and ensure alignment with the School's values and objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree-level education.
• A qualification in project management, business or a related discipline.
• Experience of project management within a commercial or professional environment.
• Proven experience of communicating effectively with stakeholders at a variety of levels.
• The ability to manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Experience of working with budgets and financial information.
• Experience of working with internal colleagues at all levels and external stakeholders in an advisory and influencing capacity.
• Experience of engaging and managing third-party contractors as required.
• The ability to work across cross-functional and multidisciplinary projects or transactions.
• Experience of working in international markets.
• Strong project management foundations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new international projects with partners to deliver in line with the School's values.
• Analyze site locations and develop infrastructure plans with partners.
• Develop project plans with timescales, milestones and deliverables; monitor progress.
• Support legal and commercial aspects including reviewing agreements and documents.
• Assist with budget information and financial modelling with leadership.
• Conduct market research, analysis and risk management for governance committees.
• Support development of domestic projects.
• Explore adjacent commercial opportunities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders while protecting the school's interests.
• Liaise with governors and senior leadership on progress.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Financial modelling

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

International markets

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Project management qualification

Job description

OA are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our client's growing team.

This is a Senior Project Manager role focused on developing and delivering international and domestic school projects. The role combines project management, commercial analysis, financial modelling, market research and stakeholder management. You'll work closely with senior leadership and international investment partners to assess opportunities, manage projects and ensure they are delivered successfully while aligning with the school's values and objectives.

Location: Hertford.

Hours: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week. Flexible on hours. Future abroad travel required.

Salary: £60,000-£70,000

Senior Project Manager Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, with enhanced entitlement for long service
• Pension
• Group life assurance
• Access to excellent professional development and learning opportunities
• A collegiate and supportive working environment
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to a full-time Health and Wellbeing Centre

Senior Project Manager Key Responsibilities

• Support the identification and development of new international projects, working closely with the Director of Domestic and International Partnerships and investment partners to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner and in harmony with the School's values and ethos.
• Undertake rigorous analysis of proposed international school site locations and develop detailed school infrastructure development plans with partners.
• Assist in developing project plans, defining timescales, milestones and deliverables, working closely with investor partners and monitoring and reporting on progress.
• Support the Director of Domestic and International Partnerships with the legal and commercial aspects of international projects, including reviewing draft agreements, proofreading and preparing documents for third parties.
• Assist with the preparation of budgetary information and financial modelling alongside the Director of Domestic and International Partnerships.
• Contribute to ongoing market research, analysis and risk management, identifying and communicating key trends to senior leadership and relevant governance committees.
• Support the development of domestic projects.
• Contribute to the development of new adjacent commercial opportunities.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while protecting the school's interests and presenting a positive image at all times.
• Work closely with the Director of Domestic and International Partnerships and liaise with governors, members of the Executive Leadership Team and other senior staff.

Senior Project Manager Skills & Experience

• A degree-level education.
• A qualification in project management, business or a related discipline.
• Experience of project management within a commercial or professional environment.
• Proven experience of communicating effectively with stakeholders at a variety of levels.
• The ability to manage project budgets and resources effectively.
• Experience of working with budgets and financial information.
• Experience of working with internal colleagues at all levels and external stakeholders in an advisory and influencing capacity.
• Experience of engaging and managing third-party contractors as required.
• The ability to work across cross-functional and multidisciplinary projects or transactions.
• Experience of working in international markets.
• Strong project management foundations, with