Programme Manager, Education

Transformation has resulted in changes in skills requirements, roles, and numbers of roles required in the new operating model. The roles in the new operating model will be restricted to employees in the selection pool in the first instance. Selection for any jobs that remain unfilled following the agreed selection process will be conducted in line with the Global Recruitment policy. British Council Payband 6Contract Type: Indefinite contractLocation: Yangon, MyanmarClosing Date: 5th October 2025You must have the legal right to work in Myanmar at the time of application. There is no relocation or sponsorship support.

Role PurposeThis role focuses on leading the successful delivery of a range of programmes or projects from start to finish including managing the contract or project plan, managing client or internal stakeholders, successfully achieving reporting and meeting compliance standards. This role focuses on delivering the outcomes of our work on Higher Education, TVET & Science through a suite of global programmes and partnerships working with Higher Education institutions and governments in the UK and overseas, alumni, students interested in studying overseas and their influencers.

Accountabilities/ResponsibilitiesRelationship & Stakeholder ManagementHas relationships with delivery partners and stakeholders within country and is able to procure services and contract delivery partners. Holds suppliers to account for delivering against contract. Build strong internal/external relationships and networksCommercial and Financial ManagementEnsure sound financial planning, working closely with finance teams to ensure British Council and client financial year plans are up to date.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly (re)forecasting is in place, by running regular reports in the SAP system on actuals, monitoring outstanding purchase orders, reviewing commitments, analysing and commenting on reasons for variances to plan and recommending corrective actions. Monitoring monthly finances, including correct expenditure, ensuring the P2P process is being followed and correcting any mis-postings or journals needed. Lead on British Council, partner or client reporting (including, with Finance Manager, financial reporting) and ensure reports are delivered on time, to budget and to a high standard. Compliance to BC financial policies and procedures.

Programme ManagementContributes to development of, owns and delivers on Project Management PlanIdentifies risks in a project or programme and puts together mitigation strategies with SROResponsible for internal and client, procurement, contracting, compliance and reporting Checks on and reports on complianceManages procurement on a project/programmeResponsible for data management including timely data entry, quality assurance of data, undertaking basic analysis of monitoring data, and developing progress reports to meet funding needsUndertaking programme-specific data collection as needed. This includes working with colleagues to identify indicators and tools for data collection, quality assuring all data, and undertaking basic analysis.

Business DevelopmentSupports the identification and development of professional networks, relationships and partnerships to increase the British Council’s impact and reputation. Ensures high quality and accurate pipeline data for country/pillar. Conducts specific pipeline and partner/competitor analysis to contribute to business development planning and prioritisation. Provides support with development of new business proposals, ensuring that internal and external professional standards are met. The role may include occasional travel within the territory, region or internationallyRole Specific Knowledge And ExperienceMinimum / Essential RequirementsExperience of managing projects from start to finish and familiarity with project life cycles.

Proven experience of managing project finances and managing documents. Experience working in project or programme management. Experience of using technology in project delivery. Experience working in project or programme management. Confident user of information technology (Word; Excel; PowerPoint), Microsoft 365 functionality and working knowledge of British Council SAP system (or similar software)Experience of managing stakeholders Good understanding and experience of supporting monitoring and evaluation. Education and QualificationUndergraduate degree or equivalent relevant experienceFoundation level Project Management certificate (Desirable)Language RequirementThe British Council systems and global processes operate in English.

Written and verbal proficiency in English is required to CEF Level C1 EnglishLocal language native speaker / CEFR C1We are committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We will support all employees to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.