IPS Grow Project Manager in London

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to join the IPS Grow team. The role holder will primarily be responsible for developing and managing incredibly varied projects, with a complex array of stakeholders.

Some of the skills that you will be using include:

• Strategic, analytical & creative thinking: You demonstrate a strong ability to solve difficult problems, often working with ambiguity in complex contexts. You approach projects holistically, understand long‑term implications, and are creative in your delivery. You are able to structure and oversee analytical work, spot trends and areas for further enquiry, interpret data accurately and distil key insights.
• Project management: You are able to scope, structure, resource, plan, formulate and articulate clear goals for your projects in line with client and other stakeholder needs. You show accountability, anticipate and resolve problems proactively, implement best practices and use robust methodologies in your project work.
• Stakeholder management: You can credibly engage with senior colleagues as well as with external commissioners, demonstrating an understanding of their needs, goals and concerns. You enjoy building relationships that are oriented around social impact.
• People management: You matrix manage staff effectively, provide them with clear guidance, instructions, and ongoing actionable feedback. You are able to build inclusive, dynamic, and cohesive team environments and help to empower and accelerate the development of those you work with.
• Communication skills: You are an active listener, have strong written and presentation skills, and show the ability and confidence to think on your feet, ask insightful questions and challenge constructively, facilitating discussions to result in desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and define project scope: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate and lead teams working in a matrixed way: Assemble, lead, and motivate project teams, ensuring effective collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and resources: Allocate resources effectively and oversee project budgets to ensure financial goals are met while avoiding cost overruns.
• Monitor project progress: Track key performance indicators (KPIs), schedules, and milestones to ensure the project stays on track and meets deadlines.
• Risk management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
• Quality assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet organisational standards and commissioner expectations.
• Document and report: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and present progress reports to senior management or stakeholders as required.
• Lead on evaluation: Conduct lessons‑learnt sessions and post‑project evaluations to assess performance against objectives and provide recommendations for future.

About you

• Passion for developing and supporting team members.
• Ability to organise and structure thinking in developing approaches/plans with teams and clients.
• High level of trust, integrity, empathy, and commitment to driving social change.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, curious nature, and comfortable working with ambiguity.
• Good communicator who is comfortable working with teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to develop understanding of relevant regulatory compliance and risk management requirements.
• Ability to manage teams to produce accurate, thoughtful, high‑quality work to deadlines, understanding and working through client need.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from under‑represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. We are an equal opportunities employer.