ABOUT THE ROLE
NB THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS.
We are embarking on an exciting project to future-proof the digital experience of UK and international schools. We are seeking a Project Manager, initially for our Discovery phase, who will be instrumental in planning, coordinating, and aligning cross-functional product teams. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to manage roadmaps, reporting, governance, and risk, ensuring milestones are met and dependencies across product and platform workstreams are effectively managed.
This is a high-impact role where you'll drive value, optimise delivery processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful change through digital innovation and have a strong track record in project management, we'd love to hear from you.
We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have/be:
* Education experience, including exposure to different product related functions of product data, impact research and working with product teams
* Demonstrated track record in delivery of projects and initiatives, effectively tracking tasks and delivery and managing tasks
* Demonstrated track record of detailed administration and support
* Strong track record of engaging with stakeholders
* Demonstrated track record of business knowledge and awareness, has built strong relationships with business stakeholders
* Demonstrated track record of managing in ambiguity and able to create plans and a way forward
* Track record of using applicable tools for the role – examples include Office suite, MS Project/EPM, Jira, SharePoint
* Financially Astute – demonstrated track record of managing budgets
BENEFITS
We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.
We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.
Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.
QUERIES
Please contact with any queries relating to this role.
Please note this advert may be removed before the advertised end date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Division:Education
Department:Oxford Education Central Management
Closing Date:9 October 2025
Salary:Dependent on skills and experience
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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