At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and deliver the Women's Technical strategy through clear project plans and performance tracking.
- Company: Join The FA, a diverse workplace committed to inclusion and football excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunches, event tickets, private medical cover, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in women's football while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in project management and budget tracking.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Women's Technical Strategy & Operations Project Manager manages the delivery of the Women's Technical strategy, translating priorities into clear plans, programmes and measurable outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Women's Technical Strategy and Operations, the role supports the delivery of projects, budgets and operations, providing robust performance insight, financial control and hands-on programme management to ensure strategic priorities are delivered effectively and on time. This role is based at St. George's Park, and is part time: 3 days a week/0.6 FTE.
What will you be doing?
- Delivery & Performance Tracking: Manage the operational delivery of the Women's Technical strategy, translating strategic priorities into clear project plans, milestones and outputs. Manage and maintain the Women's Technical strategy performance dashboard, providing accurate and timely insight on delivery progress. Manage divisional progress trackers to ensure projects remain aligned to strategic objectives and agreed timelines.
- Programme & Project Delivery: Devise and maintain detailed project plans, coordinating contributors across performance, operations and support functions. Provide hands-on project management support to senior leaders and SLT members where required.
- Financial & Resource Management: Manage the effective day-to-day management of divisional and pathway budgets, ensuring strong financial discipline and value for money. Track spend against strategic priorities and provide clear reporting to the Head of Women's Technical Strategy & Operations. Support financial planning processes and resource forecasting across programmes.
- People, Process & Administration: As required and in conjunction with the HR function, support recruitment and development administration for staff across Women's Technical Division. Coordinate cross-divisional and cross-department working groups to support delivery of Women's Technical priorities. Build effective working relationships across the Technical Directorate and FA departments to strengthen delivery and integration.
- Standards, Identity & Ways of Working: Ensure consistent application of agreed brand standards, processes and governance across operational delivery. Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role:
- Exceptional organisational, planning and communication skills
- Proven experience in project or programme management, including planning, delivery, tracking and reporting against milestones.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of strategic priorities and translating plans into clear operational activity.
- Experience of managing budgets, tracking spend and supporting financial planning or forecasting.
- Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Ability to effectively interpret information and data, and present findings
- Excellent presentation skills to a wide range of stakeholders
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records, plans and reports.
Beneficial to have:
- Understanding of women's football, talent pathways or the wider football performance environment.
- Experience of working in a sporting international environment
- Project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, APM or equivalent.
What's in it for you?
- Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encourages you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
- Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
- Free private medical cover.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- An additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, as well as 25 days of annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract)
- A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
Women's Technical Strategy & Ops Project Manager (Part Time) employer: FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
The Football Association is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located at the inspiring St. George's Park, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, and access to unique events, all while contributing to the advancement of women's football in a dynamic environment.
