International Project Manager

University of York; Imphal West District; On-site; INR 6,402,000 - 9,603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident employer

Equality at York initiatives

Job summary

University of York is seeking an International Project Manager to join the International Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility team. You will drive global growth by leading cross-border recruitment and partnership initiatives that align with the University's international strategy.

You will analyse market trends and internal data to design high-impact recruitment strategies, while line-managing the Project Coordinator and collaborating with faculties, marketing, CRM and external partners to

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management, process improvement and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into strategy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with international higher education experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, conversion, and global partnership initiatives.
• Drive strategy with data by analyzing market trends and internal data.
• Line manage the Project Coordinator and direct cross-departmental teams.
• Budget and risk ownership: manage project plans, budgets, and compliance.
• Build relationships with Deputy Head of Operations, faculties, marketing, CRM and partners.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Job description

About The Role

Ready to drive global growth for a top-tier university?

We are looking for an International Project Manager to join the University of York’s International Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility team. As a Russell Group institution driven by its vision as a University for Public Good, York is expanding its global footprint, fostering high-impact worldwide partnerships, and attracting diverse, talented students from around the globe.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Key Projects: Manage end-to-end recruitment, conversion, and global partnership initiatives that support our long-term international strategy
• Drive Strategy with Data: Analyze market trends and internal data to design high-impact recruitment strategies.
• People & Team Leadership: Line manage the Project Coordinator (Conversion) and direct cross-departmental matrix project teams.
• Budget & Risk Ownership: Build project plans, manage budgets, navigate legal/data compliance, and report outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Build Relationships: Deputise for the Deputy Head of Operations and collaborate with internal faculties, marketing, CRM, and global external partners.

What You Bring:

• Proven track record in project management, process improvement and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into actionable strategy.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience leading or supervising cross-functional teams.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and international higher education.

Interview date: to be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact James Stephenson on [e-mail]

Condition of employment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.