Commercial Project Portfolio Manager

Full Job Description

 We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

Job title:              Commercial Project Portfolio Manager

Location:             Bolton (Hybrid)

Salary:                £90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Hours:                 9-5 Monday-Friday           

Reports to:         Commercial Development Director         

 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.                                                     

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Commercial Project Portfolio Manager at Outcomes First Group (OFG) is responsible for overseeing and delivering key projects that support the organisation’s mission to provide high-quality care and education. This role involves managing project planning, execution, and resource allocation to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet OFG’s quality standards. The role also involves the overseeing of Central Operations and developing the Team as a link between the sites and central functions. The Commercial Project Portfolio Manager serves as a crucial link between OFG’s senior management, and project stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective communication.             

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure projects align with Outcomes First Group's (OFG) strategic objectives and contribute to the organisation’s mission of providing high-quality care and education.
• Act as the primary liaison between senior management, and project stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing any issues that arise.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively, including budgeting, staffing, and logistics, to optimise project performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive management of potential issues and implementing contingency plans as needed.
• Track and report on project progress, performance metrics, and outcomes, making adjustments as necessary to meet project goals and deliver value.
• Influence and challenge cross-functionally within the company to deliver continuous improvement on existing operational systems and processes.

In addition;

• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall project success.
• Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements, organisational policies, and industry standards, maintaining high standards of governance and ethical practices.
• Facilitate collaboration across various departments and teams within OFG to ensure integrated project delivery and resolve cross-functional challenges effectively.

REQUIREMENTS

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMP, and Agile, including tools for project planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Ability to develop, manage, and track project budgets, including cost estimation, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, with experience in developing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation, administration, and management to ensure compliance and successful project outcomes.
• Proficiency in analysing project data, performance metrics, and generating detailed reports for stakeholders and senior management.
• Experience within an Operational environment
• Experience in managing and communicating with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives and external partners.

Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or management role, preferably within a similar industry or sector.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, set clear performance expectations, and foster a collaborative working environment. 
• Skills in managing projects, including planning, execution and monitoring to ensure successful outcomes. 
• Experience in an Operational role
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting project data and performance metrics and generating comprehensive reports. 

Why join Outcomes First Group? 

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations.

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our Vision
We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.

Our Mission
Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning.

Our Promise
We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen.
Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave.  

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.