Project Portfolio Manager, ONLY FE

Institute of Project Management; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A further and higher education institution in Sheffield is seeking a Project Portfolio Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at enhancing curriculum and infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure projects align with strategic objectives, manage risks, and lead project teams to deliver outcomes on time and within budget. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including enhanced pension contributions and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme (17.1%)

37 Days of annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Employee assistance programme

Occupational Health support

Free eye tests for VDU users

Free Parking at campuses

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management within an educational or institutional setting.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring and reporting on project progress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of projects.
• Lead project teams and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor project progress and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project alignment.
• Provide regular updates to senior leaders.

Skills

Project management expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Risk mitigation

Resource allocation

Job description

• Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About The Role

The Project Portfolio Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and align with our strategic objectives. Your role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, starting with the comprehensive oversight and management of a diverse portfolio of projects. These projects encompass a wide array of initiatives, from curriculum enhancements to infrastructure improvements, process development, and the integration of cutting‑edge educational technologies.

You will be a source of project management expertise, developing and implementing best practices to improve project outcomes. The role will also be instrumental in mitigating risks and handling unforeseen challenges that may arise during project execution. In summary, the Project Portfolio Manager role is both strategic and hands‑on. It involves the alignment of projects to our vision, the orchestration of the project portfolio to optimise the sequencing of activities, whilst ensuring that individual projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of projects, including scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead project teams, set project priorities, and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with the College’s goals.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project management best practices and standards.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing within project teams.

What We Can Offer You

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary between £46,663 - £51,448 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

• Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA- 17.1%
• Annual leave - 37 Days (273.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa
• Occupational Health through PAM
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.

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Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex‑offenders can be found here Safeguarding.

Next Steps:

To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.