Project Manager at London School of Economics and Political Science

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Salary from £40,229 to £48,456 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £52,095 pa inclusive of London allowance

This role attracts a market supplement of £6,000

This is an exciting time to join the LSE, a world class University that was founded on understanding the causes of things and for the betterment of society. The Business Improvement Unit (BIU) delivers both strategic transformational change and operational improvements across the LSE.

We have the opportunity for a Project Manager to join the BIU. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving how Academic Departments and Professional Services work, as well as enhancing the student experience. You will have the opportunity to work with stakeholders across all areas of the School.

Candidates should have:

• Experience of providing leadership and direction to a project team, demonstrating an ability to motivate with a clear vision of what is to be achieved.

• A readiness to challenge the status quo and proactively identify and solve problems, including a willingness to understand issues beyond the boundaries of the project.

• Substantial experience in working across organisational boundaries leading and directing productive, multi skilled, cross functional project teams, including staff from diverse areas of the organisation and stakeholder management at senior management level.

• Advanced organisational skills including: 

o   Planning and resourcing

o   Project budgeting

o   Progress reporting

o   Managing issues and conflicts

o   Running meetings with stakeholders with varying skills and communication styles

• Ability to write complex project documentation, including terms of references, project briefs, financial reports, business cases and stage gate reports.

You welcome a challenge and are looking to work in an environment focussed on the delivery of world class teaching and research.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the ‘Apply’ button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email biu.management@lse.ac.uk.  

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 January 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications