Programme Manager (What Works Hub for Global Education)

University of Oxford; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

38 days' annual leave

Family leave schemes

Childcare services

Cycle loan

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Staff clubs access

Remote working opportunities

Job summary

The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking a capable project manager to oversee the operational planning, coordination and delivery of the DFAT project and other assigned initiatives within the What Works Hub for Global Education. You will manage budgets, deadlines and risks, collaborating with international partners and funders to ensure successful outcomes.

You will bring an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience along with strong project management, organisational and communication

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent project management, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing research or policy projects and reporting to donors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver the DFAT project and other assigned projects within What Works Hub for Global Education.
• Oversee budgets, resources and risks; liaise with academic, technical and operational colleagues.
• Coordinate activities with international partners, funders and university colleagues; support donor reporting and contractual requirements.
• Contribute to governance, funding proposals and programme planning; identify process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The post-holder will manage the operational planning, coordination and delivery of the DFAT project and other assigned projects within the What Works Hub for Global Education, ensuring objectives, budgets and deadlines are met. They will oversee project plans, budgets, resources and risks, working with academic, technical and operational colleagues to support effective programme delivery. Working collaboratively with international partners, funders and colleagues across the University, the post-holder will coordinate project activities, oversee donor reporting and contractual requirements, and provide financial and operational analysis to support informed decision-making. They will also contribute to governance, funding proposals and programme planning, while identifying opportunities to improve project management processes, efficiency and accountability.

You will have an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience, together with excellent project management, organisational and communication skills. You will have experience managing research or policy projects, delivering complex activities on time and within budget, reporting to donors on major multi-country projects, and contributing to funding proposals. You will have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities independently. You will demonstrate tact, discretion, flexibility and attention to detail, with experience of line management and a commitment to the missions of the Blavatnik School of Government and What Works Hub for Global Education.

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX26GG About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The Blavatnik School of Government is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events with leading global figures, all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular staff coffee/cake mornings, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days' annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working.