Project Manager
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 52763 - 58913
Posted on:
30 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At AQA were committed to advancing education and were committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and its our people who make this happen.
Project Manager
6 month FTC
Manchester: 52763 - 58913
Guildford: 54893 - 61343
Hybrid 2x days a week in the office
Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of new AI projects at AQA. Youll be working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to bring innovative ideas to life ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to a high standard.
Purpose of the Role
As Project Manager youll play a key role in delivering strategic and core portfolio projects that support AQAs mission. Youll help shape the future of assessment by managing projects that improve operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
In this role youll be responsible for:
- Delivering small to medium-sized AI-related projects across strategic and core portfolios.
- Managing stakeholder engagement including senior leadership and external suppliers.
- Ensuring projects meet time cost and quality requirements through effective planning and risk management.
What We Are Looking For
Youll thrive in this role if you have:
- Experience managing IT or operational projects ideally within an AI or technology context.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proactive approach to risk and issue management.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to coach and motivate project teams.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Whats in It for You
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact at AQA. Youll benefit from:
- Exposure to high-impact projects that shape the future of assessment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- A supportive and inclusive organisational culture.
- Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At AQA we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyoneregardless of religion ethnicity gender identity or expression age disability sexual orientation or backgroundis valued respected and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language avoid stereotypes and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application Process
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 28th October. Interviews will be held w/c 3rd and 10th November.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.
Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.
Full Job Description
Summary
PurposeResponsible for managing and delivering a range of key operational small/medium sized projects in the strategic and core portfolios. Working with internal and external stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure delivery of project meeting time cost and quality
Customer (external or internal)
Being trusted and reliable in assessment design and delivery.
Effectively influence and build relationships with a range of senior stakeholders ensuring engagement and support across all aspects of project delivery.
Demonstrates commercial flexibility by undertaking other responsibilities which are of a commensurate level as business needs change.
Activities
Cash (finances)
Ensuring sound financial management and a robust asset base.
Work with colleagues in Operations and key stakeholders elsewhere in AQA to ensure that project plans are in line with wider capacity plans and resources are available to meet needs.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets.
Product and internal processes
Delivering quality products and outcomes as recognised by the customer.
Ensure that project outputs and outcomes are clearly articulated and that progress to their achievement is effectively managed.
Produce core project components as appropriate to the size of the project such as business cases project plans PIDs a way that facilitates understanding and decision making and develop supporting products as required.
Plan effectively for the whole project lifecycle - with approved clear migration from project initiation to embedding within delivery teams.
Proactively identify risks and issues as early as possible to take corrective action. When necessary escalate early with recommended mitigation activity.
Support the Operations teams and stakeholders in process review and continuous improvement activities.
Ensures AQA is safe and legally compliant by applying AQAs policies and other legislative requirements including but not limited to HSE Equal Opportunities and ISMS.
People and culture
Ensuring we have great people achieving their potential coach and motivate the project teams delivering support driving best practice developing skills and ensuring learnings are captured.
In conjunction with the management team across Operations drive effective and seamless working across the Operations Group ensuring a one team approach with coherent and consistent aims objectives and actions and supporting initiatives as required.
Produces high levels of performance from direct reports and teams by modelling leadership behaviours with confidence and providing clarity challenge feedback coaching and development in line with business objectives.
Key relationships and performance
Key internal relationships:
Operations Leadership Team
Operations Management Team
Chief Operating Office
Assessment Directorate
Risk and Compliance Directorate
Key external relationships:
Third party consultants and suppliers where the nature of the project requires such support.
Key performance indicators:
Delivery of projects to required time cost and quality requirements.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- Contracts
About Company
AQA provides qualifications that enable students to progress to the next stage in their lives. We also support teachers to develop their professional skills.
