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As a Project Manager at Cambridge Spark, you will be responsible for successfully delivering educational training programmes from development kickoff to completion. Working closely with the Product Manager and cross-functional teams, you will ensure the efficient execution of product development initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting strategic objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation schedules for curriculum and learning product development
Establish project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with Product Managers and stakeholders
Create and maintain project plans via Notion ensuring effective tracking of project tasks
Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups and sprint retrospectives
Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure deadlines are met
Identify resource requirements and allocate subject matter experts effectively across project activities
Manage external resources ensuring compliance with project briefs/purchase orders
Contribute to external resource pipeline planning through early identification of project resource requirements
Manage project budgets and track expenses to ensure projects remain within financial constraints
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
Manage and resolve project issues promptly to minimise impact on deliverables
Escalate project issues where appropriate
Implement and maintain quality control processes throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure deliverables meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria
Coordinate testing and review cycles with relevant stakeholders
Track project metrics and KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement
Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices
Implement process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency
Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain strong relationships
Provide regular project updates through appropriate channels
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Project Manager in a similar role, preferably within an Agile environment
Strong skills in product development planning, including the ability to collaborate with stakeholders, create development plans, and deliver projects on time and within budget
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Effective in cross-functional collaboration, working with diverse teams to successfully develop and deliver projects
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proficient in the use of technical collaboration & communication tools such as Google Workspace, Looker Data Studio & learner management systems
Proficient in the use of Project Management tools such as Notion
Nice to have:
Experience in the education or training sector
Knowledge of learning management systems and educational technology
Experience with Git and version control concepts
Understanding of instructional design principles
What we offer:
Remote first company providing flexibility to work from home
Pension with 4% matched contributions
Opportunity to opt into our salary sacrifice scheme
25 days holiday + Flexi bank holidays + 1 day off on your birthday
A day for volunteering
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Health & Wellbeing allowance of up to £30 per month
Annual Summer and Xmas events
Company socials including everything from Cambridge College formals, pub nights to team building events
CPD Allowance alongside quarterly reflections to ring fence time for development and growth