Job Introduction
Here at BPP we pride ourselves on providing the best possible client and learner experience, with our specialised PMO team working across the group to initiate and drive exciting strategic projects.
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Project Manager to come on board and help lead an established PMO team. You will gain exposure to a range of projects across the organisation, so we are looking for a real all-rounder.
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
Why work for BPP?
It is a great time to join BPP as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
- Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will be working across all areas of the business to identify, manage and deliver projects to effectively support major change in order for the business to achieve its strategy, vision and operational priorities.
As such, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Work across the business to define and drive the delivery of projects aligned to group initiatives and strategies.
- Manage project team throughout the delivery life cycle.
- Responsible for the core project and programme disciplines, including but not limited to financial management, risk management, time management and stakeholder management.
- Is the central contact for the business for accurate project related information and develops strong working relationships across the organisation.
- Manage a diverse group of resources as appropriate to implement programme/ project related activities.
- Work with business leads to develop future road maps of projects / programmes of work that will deliver key initiatives.
- Responsible for influencing and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
What experience you’ll need
To be successful in this role the following experience is essential:
- Qualifications – Appropriate and relevant education and work experience related to project management alongside relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or APM.
- Experience – Project Management experience essential, Programme Management experience is desirable. Demonstrable project management skills and experience, including the successful application of project management methods, techniques, and tools for the effective management of projects through to the successful achievement of planned benefits.
- Skills – Organised, methodical, with a very good attention to detail. Familiarity with methodologies and project tools such as Agile, Waterfall, APM, PRINCE 2, PMI and Microsoft Project.
- Personal Development – Must take initiative to ensure skills and specialisations are acquired to ensure that all relevant skill sets are continually developed.
BPP are a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.
BPP actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices.
