Senior Project Manager, Education Transformation

Gbs Uk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution based in Leeds is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects aligned with the organisational goals. Responsibilities include managing large-scale initiatives, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with project governance. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role offers benefits including flexible leave, pension scheme, and various perks.

Benefits

Extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in project management in the Higher Education sector.
• Hands-on experience in Scrum and knowledge of Agile methodology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale initiatives.
• Motivate and mentor junior members of the PMO team.
• Report project status and compliance to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Team management

Resource management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or Education

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

A higher education institution based in Leeds is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects aligned with the organisational goals. Responsibilities include managing large-scale initiatives, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with project governance. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience, strong leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role offers benefits including flexible leave, pension scheme, and various perks.