Lead Project Manager

TL;DR

Lead Project Manager: Leading high-stakes projects and examination series for a UK education charity, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery with an accent on operational excellence, customer advocacy, and cross-functional leadership. Focus on managing complex project portfolios, stakeholder engagement, and driving continuous improvement in assessment services.

Location: Hybrid working: 2 days a week in one of the offices across England (Milton Keynes or Manchester)

Salary: £54,900–£61,300

Company

hirify.global is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year, advancing education and helping students and teachers.

What you will do

• Manage multiple examination series for UK and international customers, meeting contractual SLAs and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams supporting strategic priorities.
• Act as a customer advocate in technology discussions to influence delivery plans.
• Provide clear leadership across cross-functional project teams, coaching and embedding high-quality practices.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, acting as a key escalation point.
• Produce clear, insightful reporting for senior stakeholders, including financial forecasting and scenario analysis.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised Project Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, including writing concise reports with financial analysis.
• Solve problems pragmatically, adapt to change, and remove delivery blockers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing, negotiating, and building trust.
• Bring curiosity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Leading projects that shape the future of assessment services globally.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a positive work-life balance.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where innovation and improvement are encouraged.
• Access to unique initiatives and strategic workstreams.
• Commitment to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Submit your CV and a cover letter by 23.59 on Sunday 01 March.
• First stage interviews will take place remotely throughout the week of 09 March.
• Second stage interviews will take place in the Milton Keynes office on 17 and 18 March.