Senior Manager (Education)
Core
Senior Manager overseeing an end-to-end project portfolio for the education sector, acting as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams to drive delivery and commercial viability.
Role type
Senior Manager, strategic consultant & account lead
Builds
AI solutions and projects for education sector clients
Domain
Education technology / Public Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
complex technology project delivery, customer relationship management, education sector policy & technology expertise, structured problem solving, commercial structuring & pricing, new business development, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies, experience in consulting technology or data-driven organisations
Technologies
Applied AI
Responsibilities
Oversee delivery of an end-to-end project portfolio focused on the education sector, ensuring high quality, timely completion, and managing commercial margins; Forming and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with customers, proactively managing expectations and carefully controlling project scope; Leading effective project meetings and ensuring clear, consistent communication of purpose and direction to both internal teams and clients; Identifying risks early, and leading teams to implement effective mitigating actions to ensure project success; Developing compelling proposals and sales pitches to generate new leads and identify opportunities for additional account growth; Mentoring and developing project team members' skills, aligning their responsibilities with their professional growth; Advising clients on AI strategy and solutions, while articulating the value of AI in diverse business contexts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
