Senior Project Manager

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Moodle is the world’s most trusted online learning solution. The engine of our ecosystem is Moodle LMS, the secure and customisable open source learning management platform used by over 300 million learners worldwide. Developed in conjunction with our community, Moodle LMS is complemented by an ecosystem of products including Moodle Workplace and a network of partners and services providing hosting, customisations and support. We also teach and support educators to create effective online learning experiences and share open education resources. Collectively, we empower educators to improve our world.

We’ve built a passionate team of hard-working and driven people from all over the world, united by a shared belief in the ability of our platform to make a positive difference to our world. We respect our colleagues and value an open and innovative workplace, filled with integrity and of course a strong focus on education (yes, these are our company values!)

Find out more about us on our website.

What your new job can look like…

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Commercial Operations team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects within our commercial operations division. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

With the pace of Moodle, no two days will ever be the same! But most days will involve a mix of:

• Lead the planning, initiation, execution, and closure of complex projects
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across various departments
• Manage project resources effectively, including budget, manpower, and materials, to optimise project outcomes
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Implement project tracking mechanisms to monitor progress
• Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to regulatory requirements
• Proactively manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and improvement within the commercial operations team
• Design and implement processes
• Build a system of automations to keep key stakeholders alert to any significant changes
• Design and implement a system to track and manage all risks and issues across projects

Requirements

We'd love to meet you…

Especially if you can talk to us about your:

• Experience in project management, preferably in a commercial or business operations environment
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (such as PRINCE2, APM and PMI), tools, and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g. Smartsheets, JIRA) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, analyse data, and develop practical solutions
• Experience in the Edtech sector and, specifically with open-source products, including Moodle is a plus

Benefits

What's in it for you?

We’ve already talked about the importance we place on achieving our mission to empower educators to improve our world, our passion for our values and some of the cool things we are doing as a company.

So what about this?!

• Take on a genuinely flexible distributed role, working from anywhere in the UK or Europe
• You’ll have a globally focused role, interacting with team members from over 25+ countries around the world and counting

• You can flex both your your innovative and commercial muscle, helping us build the Moodle reputation and reach
• We’ll provide you with a fantastic range of benefits, focusing on work-life balance, wellbeing (and of course education!)

If this sounds like a great fit for you

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Moodle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Moodle is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Moodle are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Moodle will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Moodle encourages applicants of all ages.