Technical Project Manager
London, GB
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking an accomplished Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ experience and strong background in software delivery. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in overseeing the planning, execution and delivery of projects across multiple countries. The role demands excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage cross-functional internationally based teams in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, agree and oversee project timelines, deliverables and milestones. Identify and manage key dependencies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
- Monitor and report on project progress and performance, identifying key issues or risks and agreeing appropriate mitigation.
- Serve as point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates and proactively addressing project concerns / conflicts.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong relationships through effective communication and negotiation.
- Conduct project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in project management within a software development environment.
- Proven experience simultaneously managing multiple projects across multiple countries and ability to prioritise effectively.
- Excellent stakeholder management with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across varying levels of seniority to proactively seek and facilitate decisions.
- Demonstrable leadership, organisational and execution skills.
- Certified competence in at least one project methodology and its practical application.
- Proficiency in agile and waterfall project management software and tools (ie: Jira, MSP)
- Experience working collaboratively with global teams.
- Proactive problem-solving attitude with meticulous attention to detail.
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