Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic business change initiatives within a growing, multi-site organisation. This role sits within a central transformation function and will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery across a range of operational and business-critical programmes. You will work across multiple stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams to deliver change that improves performance, efficiency and long-term organisational capability. This is a hands-on role requiring both strong delivery discipline and the ability to engage, influence and drive adoption across a diverse stakeholder group., Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of business change projects, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and deliverables
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budge
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and operational teams
• Provide clear and consistent communication on project progress, risks and outcomes
• Drive engagement and alignment across multiple business areas
Change Management
• Develop and implement structured change and adoption plans
• Support end users through transition, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Embed sustainable change across the organisation
Business Improvement
• Work closely with internal teams to define business requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Risk & Governance
• Proactively manage project risks and issues
• Maintain key project documentation (e.g. RAID logs, status reports, business cases)
• Ensure appropriate governance and reporting is in place
Team Leadership
• Lead cross-functional project teams, both on-site and remote
• Ensure clarity of roles, accountability and delivery focus
  
  Essential Experience:
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end business change or transformation projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines and resources
• Demonstrated ability to drive change adoption within operational environments
• Experience working with structured project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage risk and complexity
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable Experience:
• Experience working in a regulated or multi-site environment
• Exposure to systems or technology-enabled change programmes
• Formal project management or change management certification
• Experience working with third-party suppliers or external partners
  
  Experience in standardising communications across multiple sites.
• Familiarity with education sector challenges.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista (discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover and more)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.