Technical Project Manager

Higher Ed Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + UK bank holidays

Career development portal

6% employer pension contributions

24/7 mental health & wellbeing support

Discounts on retailers

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Job summary

An online education provider in the UK is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee digital transformation initiatives, focusing on scalable tech solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing digital projects, strong communication skills, and familiarity with various project management tools. Offering a competitive salary of £58,000–£70,000, this role provides hybrid work options and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing digital or technical projects.
• Strong grasp of PM methodologies such as Agile and Scrum.
• Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, and deliver complex projects using Agile.
• Translate business needs into clear technical requirements.
• Manage solution architecture and integration design.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PM certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum Master)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

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Brighton or London (Hybrid)

Applications will only be considered by applying directly on the following link:

http://higheredpartners.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=53d06b98-eca5-49ff-a906-5a92383c1e61

Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, tech, and delivery? We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead digital transformation at Higher Ed Partners UK (HEP)—delivering scalable, high-impact systems and tech solutions that support our mission to expand access to online higher education.

We're Hiring: Technical Project Manager (HEP UK)

Brighton or London (Hybrid)

Permanent | £58,000–£70,000 DOE | Full-Time

Applications will only be considered by applying directly on the following link:

http://higheredpartners.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=53d06b98-eca5-49ff-a906-5a92383c1e61

Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, tech, and delivery? We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead digital transformation at Higher Ed Partners UK (HEP)—delivering scalable, high-impact systems and tech solutions that support our mission to expand access to online higher education.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Technical Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic, cross-functional projects focused on:

• Technology implementation (e.g. new platforms, integrations)
• Process automation to drive operational efficiency
• Digital solutions that support student success and partner engagement

You'll:

Scope, plan, and deliver complex projects using Agile, PRINCE2, Scrum, or hybrid methods

Translate business needs into clear technical requirements

Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth delivery

Manage solution architecture, integration design, and delivery milestones

Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies

Lead agile ceremonies and structured governance sessions (sprints, retros, steering groups)

Own change control, training, and adoption strategies for tech rollouts

Maintain up-to-date reporting via tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or Confluence

Regularly update the CEO and HEP UK SLT on timelines, progress, and value delivered

What You’ll Bring

️ Proven experience managing digital or technical projects (platforms, system launches, SaaS solutions)

️ Strong grasp of PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, PRINCE2, Waterfall)

️ Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence—able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

️ Proficient in project tools: Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet

️ Comfortable with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CRMs, APIs, and enterprise tech

️ Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset

Experience in EdTech, education, or digital learning environments is a plus

PM certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum Master) preferred

Bonus: Knowledge of Generative AI and experience delivering AI-powered solutions

What You’ll Get

• £58,000–£70,000 salary (DOE)
• 28 days holiday + UK bank holidays
• Hybrid or remote working options
• Career development portal for personal & professional growth
• ️ 6% employer pension contributions
• Care & Connect – 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support
• ️ HigherPerks – discounts on top retailers, hospitality & more
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – generous rewards

Why Join HEP?

At Higher Ed Partners, we collaborate with universities to scale online learning and make higher education more accessible and affordable. You’ll be joining a mission-driven team where your work creates real-world impact—improving student outcomes and university success. We’re growing fast and investing in innovation, which means there’s huge opportunity to grow your career, take ownership, and make a difference.

Ready to lead meaningful projects and drive digital transformation in education?

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HEP is a Disability Confident and equal opportunity employer. HEP evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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