At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead large-scale programmes and manage complex project delivery with strategic oversight.
- Company: Join the Student Loans Company, a key player in educational finance.
- Benefits: Earn £525 per day with a hybrid work model in Glasgow.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education by managing significant projects.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in programme management with experience in large-scale projects.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
You will be joining the Student Loans Company to support the delivery of large and complex programmes.
As Senior Project Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across complex, large-scale programmes involving application and infrastructure delivery. You will take responsibility for effective programme delivery, financial oversight, realistic estimation and senior customer engagement.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead large, complex and cross-service-line programmes.
- Provide strategic leadership and troubleshoot complex programme delivery issues.
- Manage third-party suppliers effectively.
- Oversee project monitoring, control and forecasting.
- Apply appropriate methods and techniques to assess and manage programme risk.
- Maintain financial and cost awareness while managing senior customer relationships.
- Work across both waterfall and Agile delivery environments.
Essential skills and experience:
- Programme Management proficiency at Level 6.
- A minimum of 15 years' experience working in delivery management.
- Experience of successfully delivering large and complex programmes with a labour value exceeding £10 million and teams of more than 100 people.
- Experience of managing at least five major programmes covering both application and infrastructure delivery.
- Experience gained within medium to large organisations with turnover between £250 million and £2 billion.
- A strong track record in realistic estimation, financial management and cost control.
- Customer-facing and behavioural skills suited to taking responsibility for major projects.
- Understanding of waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Proven experience in deal shaping, strategic leadership and troubleshooting complex programmes.
- Senior-level project, programme and people leadership skills across a variety of contexts.
- Proven experience of supplier management, project controls, forecasting and risk management.
- BPSS clearance or the ability to meet the required BPSS clearance standard.
You will receive a rate of £525, for a hybrid contract based in Glasgow requiring 2-3 days per week on site.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn’t quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities.
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