[Hiring] Project Manager @KP UK

Role Description

As a Project Manager at Kaplan, you will drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of strategic business projects from inception to completion. Operating within a home-based environment, you will bridge cross functional delivery teams and senior leadership to ensure projects complete on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. Our project portfolio covers diverse initiatives, including client onboarding, new qualification launches, and multi-departmental system implementations across IT, Learning, Operations, and Marketing.

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure they remain engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive collaboration across all delivery teams to ensure project deliverables meet business needs and deliver value.
• Project manage various different types of projects such as bringing new clients onboard, new qualifications or new markets - which may result in managing delivery across multiple departments.
• Identify all key resource requirements.
• Proactively manage project risks & issues, escalating where necessary and taking corrective action as required.
• Ensure projects are baselined in terms of scope, timelines, benefits and cost and are reviewed regularly for changes.
• Ensure projects are managed within a controlled framework.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Kaplan standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Project Co-ordinator, IT Project Manager, Project Manager, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.

A detailed job description can be viewed here .

Qualifications

• Certifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, PMP, or equivalent project management qualification.
• Change Management: Demonstrated understanding or certification in change frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Proven Track Record: Proven experience managing end-to-end projects within a structured PMO environment.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to quickly absorb complex concepts and translate them into actionable plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with modern project management tools (e.g., Teamworks, Monday.com, MS Project).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more.
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family.
• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance.
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services.
• Company pension contributions.
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels.