Head of Project Management

Equator; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

34 days holidays

Free Gym Membership

Private Healthcare

Mental health support

Cycle-to-Work

Enhanced parental leave

Social events

Job summary

Equator in Glasgow is seeking a Head of Project Management to lead our delivery management discipline from the Glasgow office. You’ll drive capability, clarity, and ensure projects land on time and on budget at the highest standard.

You’ll lead a PM team, embed best practices, grow client partnerships, and partner with leadership to deliver strategic change while owning departmental performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Strong governance and delivery discipline.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Commercial acumen and ability to balance cost with quality.
• Ability to lead in an agency or consultancy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the project management team.
• Shape delivery methods and embed governance best practices.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to winning work.
• Partner with the leadership team to deliver strategic change.
• Own departmental performance across commercial, operational and cultural metrics.

Job description

We’re looking for a Head of Project Management, based in our Glasgow office, to lead our delivery management discipline and set the standard for how projects are run at Equator .

You’ll be the driving force behind our project management team, building capability, creating clarity, and ensuring our work lands on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

This role isn’t just about process. It’s about leadership, quality, and impact. You’ll:

• Lead and grow a talented team of project managers.
• Shape how we deliver, embedding best practice and strong governance.
• Build trusted client relationships and play an active role in winning work.
• Partner with the leadership team to deliver strategic change.
• Own departmental performance - commercial, operational, and cultural.

We’ll measure your success through client satisfaction, project profitability, delivery quality, and the health of your team.

What we’re looking for You’re a recognised leader in project management, structured, commercial, and confident under pressure. You inspire your team, build strong client partnerships, and know how to balance delivery quality with commercial success. Experience in an agency or consultancy environment would be beneficial.

Why join us? At Equator, we combine creativity, technology, and data to transform businesses. As part of our leadership team, you’ll shape how we deliver transformative work for major clients across multiple sectors.

What's in it for you?

We want a secure future for all our team. Join our Pension Scheme and 10% will be matched by us.

Lots of holidays

34 days holidays so we can all relax and enjoy our time off. Also, you get an extra day for every year you work (up to 5 extra days)

Free Gym Membership

Exclusive membership to the hi-tech Village Gym, or a contribution to a gym of your choice

We have been a champion of flexible working long before the pandemic

Free Private Healthcare

Every team member gets private healthcare, to make sure you get access to the best treatment.

Mental health aware

We are passionate about mental health, so everyone gets access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. You can also become one of our mental health first aiders.

42% off a New Bike

Take part in the Cycle-to-Work scheme and save up to 42% on a new bike.

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

We are a family-oriented company. Get enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a huge celebration when you bring in the baby!

Daily Coffee, Friday Drinks and Mountains of Fruit

Fresh fruit, bottomless caffeine, and celebratory drinks every Friday for a week well done!

The Best Social Scene

From summer BBQs on a private island on Loch Lomond to Christmas glamour there’s always something to look forward to.

You get a grand every time one of your friends join the team.

Long-term service rewards

The longer you stay, the more we celebrate you. At each major milestone you’ll get a surprise gift as a big thank you.

After you’ve sent in your CV…

Application process

The interview

This is a telephone or Teams call to chat about your experience and what the role looks like. It’s your chance to show us what makes you remarkable.

The task

Take on a small task to let us see your skills in action. Once complete you’ll meet with up to 3 people from your team to discuss the task.

Meet the team

Our culture is precious to us. So senior and externally facing roles involve an additional meeting with members of the board to ensure the candidate is a good fit for the business.

You're in! Now what?

The Tour

Meet the team, tour the studios and learn how we work. We want you to feel comfortable, and you get to know a few people who can help you out.

The induction

This dedicated induction with our People and Culture team will make sure you’re fully up to speed with your role and how to get things done. At this point, you should feel inspired and confident to get started.

The first 3 months

We’ll help you put together a 3-month programme covering key competencies, support and learning outcomes to make sure you’re fully equipped to thrive.

Get a Buddy

After the induction period, there will still be a lot of new things, so everyone new is paired with a Buddy, who will be your go-to for any questions you have! And then it’s onwards and upwards!

Ongoing support

Our people and culture team conduct regular welfare check-ins to ensure everything is working out the way you’d hoped and ensure you feel supported

Breakfast with the Founders

John, JJ and Garry are keen to have the chance to meet everyone that joins the team. You get breakfast and a chance to ask anything and maybe hear one or two stories from their colourful pasts!