Project Manager

To plan and execute initiatives to help UCAS improve existing operations and processes, run events or develop new products and services. The Project Manager’s role is to guide a team through the initiative by making sure the schedule, budget, and communications are aligned in order to hit the project’s goals or to turn the product manager’s vision into reality.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage all aspects of designated initiatives from conception to delivery

• Facilitate the writing of business cases, including helping to define objectives and scope to secure the required funding and resources

• Work with the Business Owner to run a kick-off meeting with delivery teams and key stakeholders to cover the approach, timelines, resources and overall goals including supporting the ongoing integration of third party partner resources and internal ‘part-time’ team members – e.g. procurement/legal

• Translate requirements into a delivery plan, working with the wider team to achieve effective resource identification, estimation, allocation and utilisation

• Identify and manage dependencies, including those outside the initiative, working closely with the product-focused multi-disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to negotiate and prioritise the work within the product roadmaps within the required timeframes via the Demand Management Forum

You can find the full job description in the attached role profile below.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Strong experience of managing projects to completion specifically in a digital product business

• Strong experience of managing without authority and the ability to lead and influence others outside of their direct team, working within a matrix structure

• Experience of budget and supplier management to ensure control of spend and value for money is achieved

• Ability to continuously anticipate change and drive improvement in project delivery processes and tools to meet business and user needs

• Comfortable in questioning the status quo with a creative yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving

• Possesses tenacity, drive and a proactive approach to recognise, intercept and address challenges early

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key project stakeholders to establish support and minimise resistance to the change

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint

• Experience of using project management software (e.g. Monday.com)

Pacakge

Salary – up to £45,000

• Purpose-driven work in a charity-led organisation connecting people to education and opportunity

• Internal training, mentoring, and access to industry-recognised certifications through our development academies

• Hybrid working model built on trust and flexibility, with a 35-hour week and flexible contracts

• 30 days annual leave, 3 concessionary days over Christmas, bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional leave

• Everyday wellbeing support through Perkbox, offering discounts and wellness tools

• Onsite facilities including a free gym, subsidised café, and free parking at our Cheltenham office

• Inclusive culture supported by employee networks, wellbeing champions, and Mental Health First Aiders

• Recognition and reward through our quarterly employee scheme and an ex-gratia bonus for going above and beyond

If you have any questions and would like to find out more about the role before applying please
email the Talent Acquisition team via careers@ucas.ac.uk and one of us will be in touch.

How to apply

Please visit our website by clicking on the Apply Now button to see vacancies and to download and complete our application form.