The Women’s Technical Strategy & Operations Project Manager manages the delivery of the Women’s Technical strategy, translating priorities into clear plans, programmes and measurable outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Women’s Technical Strategy and Operations, the role supports the delivery of projects, budgets and operations, providing robust performance insight, financial control and hands‑on programme management to ensure strategic priorities are delivered effectively and on time.
Responsibilities
- Delivery & Performance Tracking
- Manage the operational delivery of the Women’s Technical strategy, translating strategic priorities into clear project plans, milestones and outputs.
- Manage and maintain the Women’s Technical strategy performance dashboard, providing accurate and timely insight on delivery progress.
- Manage divisional progress trackers to ensure projects remain aligned to strategic objectives and agreed timelines.
- Programme & Project Delivery
- Devise and maintain detailed project plans, coordinating contributors across performance, operations and support functions.
- Provide hands‑on project management support to senior leaders and SLT members where required.
- Financial & Resource Management
- Manage the effective day‑to‑day management of divisional and pathway budgets, ensuring strong financial discipline and value for money.
- Track spend against strategic priorities and provide clear reporting to the Head of Women’s Technical Strategy & Operations.
- Support financial planning processes and resource forecasting across programmes.
- People, Process & Administration
- Support recruitment and development administration for staff across Women’s Technical Division in conjunction with HR.
- Coordinate cross‑divisional and cross‑department working groups to support delivery of Women’s Technical priorities.
- Build effective working relationships across the Technical Directorate and FA departments to strengthen delivery and integration.
- Standards, Identity & Ways of Working
- Ensure consistent application of agreed brand standards, processes and governance across operational delivery.
- Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA’s changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well‑being are maintained.
- Complete a DBS check as required by legislation and government guidance.
Qualifications
- Exceptional organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Proven experience in project or programme management, including planning, delivery, tracking and reporting against milestones.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of strategic priorities and translating plans into clear operational activity.
- Experience of managing budgets, tracking spend and supporting financial planning or forecasting.
- Experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Ability to effectively interpret information and data, and present findings.
- Excellent presentation skills to a wide range of stakeholders.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records, plans and reports.
Desirable
- Understanding of women’s football, talent pathways or the wider football performance environment.
- Experience of working in an international sporting environment.
- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, APM or equivalent.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and opportunities for development and growth.
- Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium.
- Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
- Free private medical cover.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- Additional ‘Thank You’ day leave, volunteering days and 25 days of annual leave (based on a full‑time, permanent contract).
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention them during your application.
Health & Safety
Every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
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