POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is ACER UK’s most senior project management position responsible for managing the efficient and effective operation of a number of significant high-risk projects / programmes to deliver successful quality outcomes on time, on budget and within agreed scope in accordance with established project management methodology. The SPM is also expected to make contributions to business strategy, lead the business development activity for the office and build the broader project management knowledge and practice of the team.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation across a number of significant projects / programmes including developing project plans, establishing governance and service delivery protocols and supporting project-related activities to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget and to quality standards
• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management and quality measures, identify and address issues, assess project progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes
• Manage all day-to-day operations including maintaining project documentation, engaging stakeholders and responding to complex enquiries
• Co-ordinate staff as appropriate ensuring compliance with governance and service quality requirements, to successfully deliver all key milestones and outcomes
• Manage project / program budgets and meet reporting requirements including the preparation and monitoring of financial reports
• Ensure project / programme is effectively marketed to promote product or services
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure project deliverables are achieved
• Undertake research and formulate recommendations to support evidence-based project planning and decision-making improvements
• Identify, initiate and promote business development opportunities for the function or business unit and where appropriate, joint venture relationships with complementary service providers
• Coordinating with a range of internal stakeholders including counterparts in Australia and UK
• Managing relationship with clients and sub-contractors
• Generating monthly project reports and attending project related meetings with various internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the relationship with STA to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes and effective budget management
• Lead the development of a more effective system to coordinate project management, coordination and support capacity across the UK office
• Contribute to the strategic direction and overall management of the function or business unit
• Work on other projects / programmes commensurate with job size as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline or its equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience working in the education (or other relevant) sector
• Formal training in project management (e.g. PRINCE2)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build productive working relationships with a diverse range of people such as vendors, technology specialists, business stakeholders and senior executives
• Experience managing all aspects of a large and/or complex project/program from inception to completion delivering on time and within budget, with high standards of quality
• Evidence of excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, and ability to coordinate required stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse range of people in an equitable, participative and consultative manner to achieve positive outcomes
• Experience using a range of software programs, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and an aptitude for learning new IT systems and contributing to the improvement of existing systems
• Experience managing marketing and promotional sales activities
• Experience assisting with the planning and implementation of change and capacity to meet emerging challenges and opportunities
• Strong business acumen and business development skills including experience in identifying potential tenders and proposal bids
• A good understanding of the education systems across the UK
• Experience working in the educational assessment

Please refer the Job description for details