Senior Programme Manager, Programmes - Executive Education

Our client, a leading Executive Education provider is seeking an experienced and highly organised professional to join their programme management team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and support the delivery of high-quality executive education programmes, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support programme leads to implement robust project planning across the portfolio, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely delivery of multiple projects
• Provide line management and leadership for the programme management team, including supporting onboarding, professional development, and performance management
• Collate and report management information on programme milestones, budgets, resources and risks to inform strategic decisions and governance
• Coordinate workloads across the programme team to maintain smooth delivery, anticipate capacity issues, and escalate risks as needed
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the high-quality delivery of executive education programmes
• Manage client and supplier relationships, including venues and service providers, to meet participants' and clients' expectations
• Implement cost control mechanisms and monitor programme budgets in liaison with finance, ensuring programmes remain within agreed financial parameters
• Coordinate client and supplier invoicing and payment arrangements to support efficient financial management and transparency.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in project management, operations, and delivering change in fast-paced environments
• Experience facilitating change using a collaborative and flexible approach to meet multiple deadlines
• Customer-focused, with an understanding of event and programme management requirements
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of systems, data, and process optimisation, including modern office and learning technologies
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to track and present key data to senior stakeholders
• Effective problem-solving skills, with a focus on implementation and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to convey technical information to non-technical teams
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work outside standard hours when required
• Demonstrates organisational values, including collaboration, excellence, growth mindset, and solution-oriented working.

A salary within range of £41,574 - £49,109 and generous benefits package is offered.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to referencing TP 936 or call (0) for a confidential discussion.

Early applications are preferred.

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