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Project Manager - Academy

United Kingdom, Watford 45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering key Academy related projects that support organisational priorities. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Academy Product Manager, the role ensures that projects are structured, controlled and delivered effectively, with clear communication and strong alignment across teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple Academy training product updates and development projects
  • Produce and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and delivery documentation
  • Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies to keep projects on track
  • Coordinate and lead virtual project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and consistent delivery
  • Monitor and report on project progress through weekly and monthly status updates
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops to support decision‑making and project alignment
  • Work with cross‑functional teams across the Academy, BPS, and wider BRE Group to ensure connected and efficient delivery
  • Support continuous improvement by refining delivery processes, workflows, and project artefacts
  • Close projects effectively, capturing lessons learned and ensuring outputs meet required standards

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills across written, verbal and digital channels
  • Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and maintain realistic and structured project schedules
  • Confident problem‑solving, with the ability to analyse issues and implement practical solutions
  • Experience working collaboratively with cross‑functional or virtual teams
  • Adaptability in managing changing requirements, shifting priorities, and emerging challenges
  • Experience producing clear project documentation, plans, and progress reports
  • Sound decision‑making that supports project momentum and successful outcomes

Nice to have

  • Experience delivering or managing projects within a learning, training, or educational environment
  • Knowledge of the built environment (e.g., sustainability, BREEAM, BIM, information management, fire and safety)
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com and other delivery or reporting platforms
  • Experience supporting or delivering change initiatives
  • Confident negotiation skills to balance stakeholder needs and secure required resources
  • Experience identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Degree‑level education in a relevant subject area
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as APM PMQ, AgilePM, or PRINCE2 Practitioner

What we offer

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
  • Enhanced maternity package
  • HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
  • Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
  • Professional membership reimbursement
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