Senior Project Manager (Internal applicants only)
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About the role
As Senior Project Manager, you will undertake a hybrid role where you will spend 50% of your time implementing Arbor and managing stakeholder relationships in secondary schools where a customer has paid for project management.
The other 50% of your time, you will manage a team of Junior Project Managers/Project Managers where your role will be to nurture and develop both the team and its processes as Arbor continues to scale. We will be looking for a passion for growing and developing people as well as a good understanding of what makes our schools successful during their onboarding.
Core Responsibilities
Spending 50% of your time managing the end to end implementation of secondary schools to the Arbor MIS including managing the data migration process.
Line Managing a team of 2 Junior Project Managers by delivering monthly 1-1’s, half-yearly performance reviews, and individual development plans to ensure the success of the team
Work closely with the Project Team Lead and relevant internal stakeholders to monitor and improve customer experience
Assist the Project Team Lead in planning resource and calculating capacity for new projects within the team
Work closely with the Project Team Lead and relevant internal stakeholders to manage internal programmes of work with the team in line with our business strategy & OKRs
Own and develop scalable processes for our specialised onboarding services.
Managing Arbor SLT reporting of project risk across your teams projects, supporting the planning and execution of risk mitigation across your teams projects
Management of key stakeholders internally and externally
Escalation point for your team and schools during onboarding
Team coaching as part of quality assessment process, championing best practice for project delivery
Maintain and update Gainsight, CRM and track the performance of this in your team.
About you
1 Year + project management background, with a comprehensive understanding of best practice in managing a project
1 year + experience as a team lead in a project office/ project management environment OR 1 year + experience of working in an Enterprise SAAS environment implementing software
A proven track record in communication and building relationships and with key stakeholders
Capable of working effectively within an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and results-oriented culture, demonstrating strong operating instincts, organisational skills and discipline.
Proficient in Microsoft and Mac OS Platforms, able to use Excel/ Google Sheets to a high level of expertise.
Willingness to travel frequently to client sites at least 30% of your time
Application deadline Friday 1st July.
Leeds
Perks and Benefits
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Professional development budget 🎓
At Arbor we're passionate about learning, and to support this we have a dedicated training budget for all teams. -
Mental health and wellness 🧠
Dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions with ongoing support and learning around mental health. -
Volunteering day 🤝
We're all about making an impact! So everyone who joins us gets 1 day a year to volunteer for a charity or cause of their choice. -
Regular team socials 🥳
We have regular team socials where we spend dedicated time together. This year we've had BBQs, been to theatre shows, gone white water rafting, and more! -
Half-day summer Fridays 😎
Plus, we shut the office for a day at Easter and over Christmas so you get some extra time off then too! -
Employee Assistance Programme 🧘♀️
Choice of comprehensive 24/7 support services with UK and Ireland's most trusted health and wellbeing network. -
Flexible working 🤸♀️
Depending on your role we can also offer you flexible working - just mention it in your interview and we'll let you know what your options are -
Dog-friendly offices 🐕
Our offices are dog friendly, so if you'd like to bring your canine companion in for the day, that's no problem! -
GRC Accredited ✔︎
The Good Recruitment Charter defines good recruitment practice through key principles that we aspire to.
Workplace and Culture
We’re a diverse and experienced team of ex-teachers, edtech engineers and education specialists passionate about making a difference to the sector.
Ultimately, we’re here to help make our schools and trusts stress a little less, and focus on what matters most - improving the lives of teachers and outcomes of students everywhere!
About Arbor Education
At Arbor, we’re on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better.
You’ve probably seen the headlines. Heavy workloads, constant change, admin pressure on teachers and staff at every level… sometimes it feels like this is just part and parcel of school life today. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
We passionately believe that there’s a better way to work. And it starts by giving everyone the right tools and technology for the job.
We’re building a platform and products we believe in - as well as a strong, diverse team of experienced specialists, ex-teachers and Edtech engineers passionate about making a difference to the sector.
Ultimately, we’re here to help make our schools and trusts stress a little less, and focus on what matters most - improving the lives of teachers and outcomes of students everywhere.
Senior Project Manager (Internal applicants only)
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