Delivery Project Manager

Pontoon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking a Delivery Project Manager to lead strategic business and technology initiatives across London or Manchester. The role focuses on complex programmes, regulatory compliance and technology modernisation, with two days onsite per week.

You will collaborate with business and technology leaders, manage cross-functional teams, and drive change management to maximise value for the transformation roadmap.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex business and technology projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain project plans, governance and reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex business and technology projects from initiation to implementation and benefits.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, delivery roadmaps, governance structures, RAID logs, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate with business and technology leaders to define project scope, priorities, outcomes and success metrics.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Identify, manage, and resolve project risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Facilitate project workshops, planning sessions, steering groups and governance forums.
• Drive business readiness, user adoption and change management activities to maximise business value.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Support portfolio planning and prioritisation aligned to the organisation's objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery standards, governance and methodologies.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to colleagues involved in project delivery.

Job description

Delivery Project Manager

6 Month Contract

London or Manchester (2 days onsite)

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Delivery Project Manager to spearhead the successful execution of strategic business and technology initiatives. This role is pivotal in driving complex programmes that bolster organisational growth, enhance operational effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster future technology modernisation.

As the Delivery Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence and collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners, playing a key role in the delivery of our client's transformation roadmap. This roadmap includes essential projects such as property management platforms, finance systems, customer and colleague technology, data and reporting solutions, and automation opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex business and technology projects, from initiation to implementation and benefit realisation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, delivery roadmaps, governance structures, RAID logs, and executive reporting.
• Collaborate closely with business and technology leaders to define project scope, priorities, outcomes, and success measures.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, third-party suppliers, and business stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives.
• Identify, manage, and resolve project risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery challenges.
• Facilitate project workshops, planning sessions, steering groups, and governance forums.
• Drive business readiness, user adoption, and change management activities to maximise business value.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support portfolio planning and prioritisation activities, aligning with the organisation's strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery standards, governance, and methodologies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to colleagues involved in project delivery when appropriate.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a strong commercial awareness.
• Highly organised and outcome-focused, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong relationship builder, capable of influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity among stakeholders.
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of projects that meet agreed business objectives and benefits.
• Effective management of risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Positive feedback from sponsors, stakeholders, and end users.
• Consistent achievement of project timelines, budgets, and governance standards.
• Contribution to the successful execution of the organisation's transformation and technology roadmap.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering impactful projects and driving change, our client wants to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative initiatives and contribute to the organisation's growth.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.