Strategic Programme Manager - Education

Freshminds Interim; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the healthcare and life sciences sector is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join for a 12-month engagement. The role includes leading the creation of a roadmap for inclusive innovation and growth, and managing governance structures to ensure successful outcomes. Candidates should have experience from a top-tier consulting firm, a strong educational background, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge, offering between £700 - £800 per day, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience within a top-tier consulting firm, ideally on strategy and innovation projects.
• Proven ability to drive complex programmes focused on economic growth and coalition building.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to engage with senior government officials, academics, and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overall programme of work, acting as the central point of contact for the executive team.
• Develop and maintain the roadmap for innovation and growth, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
• Manage governance structures and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee coalition-building efforts and support engagement with external partners.
• Drive progress on the 12-month strategy and adapt plans as needed.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree-level education from a leading university

Job description

A client in the healthcare and life sciences sector is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join the team for a 12-month engagement. You will lead and coordinate a major initiative focused on creating a roadmap for inclusive innovation and growth, working closely with senior stakeholders across government, academia, and industry. The role involves translating strategic objectives into actionable deliverables and managing governance structures to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overall programme of work, acting as the central point of contact for the executive team.
• Develop and maintain the roadmap for innovation and growth, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
• Manage governance structures and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee coalition-building efforts and support engagement with external partners.
• Drive progress on the 12-month strategy and adapt plans as needed.

Requirements

• Experience within a top-tier consulting firm, ideally with exposure to strategy and innovation projects.
• Degree-level education from a leading university.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to engage credibly with senior government officials, academics, and industry leaders.
• Proven ability to drive complex programmes focused on economic growth and coalition building.

Details

• Start date: January 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Day rate: £700 - £800Ltd, depending on experience
• Location: Cambridge, hybrid