The Role

Are you highly organised Project Manager?

We are looking for a strong Project Manager to join the Innovation & Transformation (Hive) team on a Fixed Term basis (until Dec 2024). As the Project Manager you will be responsible for setting up and running a project management office that will help with planning and monitoring of  Hive project plans to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.

You will be part of a small core team and will work closely with the Hive Innovation and Operational Improvement Leads and support them with best practice project management skills.

Main Responsibilities

• Set up best practice project management approach and governance within Hive and for Hive projects
• Assist with project planning, identifying dependencies and project management
• Support of resource needs identification and sourcing
• Prepare and monitor project budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders
• Develop and manage risk register
•  Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement 

Who we are looking for

• Extensive Project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred 
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively 
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices 
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle 
• Excellent analytical skills 

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. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Automatic enrolment to a fantastic workplace pension scheme
• 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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