The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of professionals through a period of change. This role will be a key role in supporting our Project Managers and Central Services function as LBS moves to an Agile Workstream Delivery Model to support its Digital Transformation.  

This role will lead the Project Delivery Function, acting as senior subject matter expert of the delivery centre of excellence.  

Main Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and delivery of our digital transformation. 
• Support the team and newly appointed Agile Coach to move towards Business Value Delivery. 
• Identify and map key dependencies across our digital change portfolio to create an achievable portfolio plan.
• Contribute to the development of a vision/strategy for Project Management and Central Services team and broader Delivery Capability team to enable the realisation of the London Business School vision.  
• Manage the resource profile against the planned delivery 
• Support the adoption of a Product Management approach 

Who we are looking for

• Prince2 and Agile PM certification or equivalent experience essential. 
• Experience in working in an agile delivery environment will be considered favorably. 
• Management of Portfolios (MoP) qualification useful, but not essential. 
• Significant experience in a project/change management role in a medium to large size organisation. 
• Significant experience of portfolio/ programme/ project management using leading methodologies and processes. 
• Experience of working with or within a PMO. 
• Proven planning and budget management experience, particularly in an IT environment. 
• Proven experience of contract/vendor/procurement management. 
• Significant experience of software related to own area of specialism, with the ability to build basic models or tools.  
• Sound working knowledge of policies, regulations and legislation in area of specialism.  
• Experience in Higher Education is not essential but may be an advantage. 

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.  

The Technology function at LBS has been through a transition with a significant and largely new Senior Management Team, led by a new Chief Digital and Information Officer who joined the School in September 2021. 

What you can expect from us

Benefits You Can Enjoy 

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year! 
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution!!! (in return for employee enrolment and contribution) 
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool 
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path 
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme 
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health 
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave 

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role. 

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging  

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.  

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles. 

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