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Senior Programme Manager Custom Programmes – Executive Education
£41,547 – £49,109 + Benefits
Our client, a leading Executive Education provider is looking for a Senior Programme Manager Custom Programmes to co-manage planning, resourcing and delivery of custom programmes portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience as well as event management skills. Passionate about change with demonstrable experience of change implementation.
Manage a set of clients and programmes using formal project management disciplines including project plans, risk registers and risk management discussions, stakeholder maps and plans, communications plans, budget tracking, resource plans, weekly dashboards including tracking to milestones and risks, and regular reporting into portfolio plans for the Custom business
Always ensure full visibility of project progress through accurate planning, progress and completion tracking, and record keeping for all aspects of a programme
Lead collaborative team meetings around activities, milestones, due dates, tasks due, and dependencies, ensuring adequate planning, control, and delivery of outputs
Independently coordinate and manage administrative arrangements for a portfolio of programmes, including booking and securing accommodation, travel, catering, audio-visual (AV), entertainment, dinners, and setup and maintenance of a virtual learning environment (VLE)
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovative thinking by encouraging the use of new tools and technologies, and promoting the use of data to inform decision-making and strategy
Champion and embed new systems, processes, and ways of working across the team and wider organization, acting as a bridge between operational delivery and strategic transformation initiatives
Support portfolio leads to implement robust project planning across the programme portfolio in collaboration with the wider team
Manage internal and external stakeholders with confidence and professionalism.
Senior Programme Manager Custom Programmes: Skills and Experience
Proven experience in project management, operations, and change management
Experience facilitating change in fast-paced environments, using a collaborative and flexible approach to meet multiple deadlines
Customer-focused approach with understanding of event management requirements
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, managing multiple deadlines effectively
Strong knowledge of systems, data, and process optimisation; skilled in using AI and modern office/learning technology
Strong analytical and reporting skills, able to track key data sets and present to leadership
Evidence of problem-solving and solution implementation
Ability to communicate technical and process changes to non-technical teams
Comfortable challenging the status quo and supporting disciplined project and change execution
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
A competitive salary range of £41,547 – £49,109 and generous benefits package including holiday allowance of 33 days plus bank holidays is offered.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to enquiries@telferpartners.com referencing TP 932 or call +44(0)1223632512 for a confidential discussion.
Early applications are preferred.
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