Performance and Planning Lead in Manchester

Performance and Planning Lead

Permanent

Manchester: £36,115 – £40,650

Guildford: £37,600 – £42,330

Hybrid Remote

Are you someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys connecting the dots and takes pride in seeing strategic plans come to life?

At AQA, we are committed to supporting your growth and success. From a comprehensive benefits package to continuous development opportunities, we provide the tools you need to excel.

What\’s in it for me?

• A generous pension scheme with combined contributions up to 18.5%

• 25 days of annual leave (rising yearly), plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas closure

• Hybrid working, with two office days a week

• A new Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

• Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan and paid volunteering days

• Access to a newly refurbished office with a gym, games room and yoga studio

What will I be doing?

You will lead the creation of clear, focused project roadmaps that align with our long-term growth goals. You will ensure seamless collaboration across teams, maintaining alignment, and effectively tracking risks, issues, and dependencies. Regular updates on progress, risks and potential blockers will keep everyone informed and aligned.

You will drive accountability across teams, leveraging our governance structure to manage agendas, coordinate sub-groups, and ensure priorities are met. You will also have access to tools and training as needed, empowering you to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

What will I need to be successful?

• Proven experience delivering at pace in matrixed organisations, balancing short-term and long-term goals.

• Solid experience in project or programme management

• Strong planning and problem-solving skills, understanding how people, systems, and goals connect.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with continuous improvement methods (Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Design Thinking).

• Logical thinking and decisive action, solving problems effectively.

• A focus on customer needs, ensuring decisions are user-centric.

How do I apply?

Every year we make results happen for millions of learners across the UK. To explore how you can be a part of that, apply through the link and upload your most recent CV.

You could wait until applications close at 23:59 on Tuesday 27th May to apply but we will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to close the advert early should we find the right person, so apply today if this sounds like the role for you.

The screening process will consist of a pre-screening call followed by a two stage Interview process held via MS Teams and face to face respectively in June.

Every application will receive a response.

AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

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