Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job title: Project Manager

Contract type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Manchester

Salary: 54,300 to 60,700

Working Arrangements: Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office

Do you want to lead technology projects that improve how learners experience education and assessment?

As our Project Manager you'll play a key role in driving change that supports colleagues and improves outcomes for learners. You'll lead the delivery of technology-enabled projects across AQA, working across IT and business teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to the right quality and with clear impact. Your work will help improve systems and services that support fair and accessible assessment for learners of all abilities.

• Leading project delivery end to end, ensuring milestones are achieved and outcomes are delivered
• Managing risks, issues and dependencies while keeping stakeholders aligned and informed
• Working across IT and operational teams to drive progress and hold delivery to agreed plans

• Are confident leading change and working with a wide range of people across an organisation
• Have experience delivering technology or business change projects
• Bring communication skills with the ability to influence and provide constructive challenge
• Are confident working with senior stakeholders and building effective relationships
• Can analyse information and make decisions in complex situations
• Have a resilient and a calm approach when managing competing priorities

• Work on projects that have a real impact across AQA
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• Flexible working to support work life balance
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Exposure to senior leaders and cross organisation teams

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.