Project manager, global workforce development programs

Job ID 2026-17268 Date posted 09/06/2026 Location Cambridge, United Kingdom Category Program/Project Management

Job Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager, Global Workforce Development Programs to provide the program discipline that makes the Workforce Development function executable across multiple engagements. This role will maintain portfolio visibility across commitments, risks, dependencies, timelines, and capacity. It will help ensure the function can prioritize effectively, operate with control, and execute against agreed plans. It will suit someone who is comfortable building structure where processes are still being established.

What could you be doing as a Project Manager, Global Workforce Development Programs?

• Build and maintain portfolio visibility across active and emerging programs
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, resources utilization, and decisions across engagements
• Run reporting cadence and provide portfolio insight to leadership
• Support prioritization and sequencing decisions across constrained capacity
• Create and maintain frameworks for governance, escalation, and engagement tracking
• Work with technical, partnership, and framework leads to keep plans realistic and executable
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements where needed
• Support structured execution across multiple concurrent programs

We Are Looking For Individuals With

• Strong experience in portfolio management, program management, PMO, or complex operational delivery
• Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross-functional dependencies
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong judgment and ability to surface trade-offs clearly
• Experience working in complex matrixed organizations
• Ability to combine planning discipline with practical problem-solving

Location and travel

This is a global role supporting Workforce Development programs across multiple markets. Working across time zones and some international travel may be required depending on program needs.

In Return

You will help build the control layer for an emerging strategic function and directly influence what Arm can credibly commit to and deliver.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

£88,100 - £119,300 per year