Role Overview

Responsible for leading and executing diverse projects that support the company's strategic goals. Reporting into the Project Management Office (PMO), which is part of the Delivery and Operations Department, this role involves planning, implementing, and closing projects effectively, while ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project success and enhance the organization's project management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, tasks, resource requirements, and budget estimates
• Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategie
• Lead and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination among team members
• Monitor project progress and performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide regular updates and reports on project status, addressing any concerns or queries
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to ensure alignment and buy-in
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet organizational standards and customer expectations
• Conduct post-project evaluation and lessons learned sessions to capture valuable insights for future projects

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong team leadership skills
• Ability to influence, motivate, and mobilise teams and business partners (internal and external).
• Comfort with ambiguity, frequent change, and unpredictability.
• Excellent task management, organisation, and team collaboration skills.
• Strong reporting skills and ability to provide excellent reports and documentation
• Ability to anticipate risks and devise solutions in the moment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Sound business and technology acumen.
• Ability to delegate effectively and negotiate delivery time scales with shared delivery teams.
• Production of project deliverables

• Minimum 3 years in a Project Management role
• Proven and demonstrable experience of the full project delivery lifecycle
• Excellent understanding of change management process and principals
• Excellent understanding of project management principles - planning, tracking, risk management, issue management reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects when required
• Knowledge and expertise in the use of project management and delivery methodologies and tools (i.e. Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall)
• Proficient with Project and Portfolio Management Tools. (Visio, MS Project etc.)
• Previous experience of presenting to senior levels within organisations