Head of Project Management

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Projects to provide strategic leadership in the automotive fleet management sector. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and managing a team of professionals to deliver projects on time and within budget. You will play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative team culture while implementing robust governance frameworks. With a focus on continuous improvement and client satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead in a period of extensive growth within a forward-thinking organization. If you are passionate about project management and ready to make a significant impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management with a relevant background.
• Strong leadership skills and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team to ensure high performance and collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Adaptability

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Education

Professional certification (PMP, Prince2, MSP, or Agile)

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio)

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Head of Projects – Permanent,

Poole, Dorset (MUST live within commutable distance, as this role will be primarily onsite, with

some capacity to work from home)

Our client provides innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. We are seeking an experienced Head of Projects to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects align with business objectives, are delivered within scope, budget, and timelines, and that project management practices are consistently applied across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all projects align with company strategy and deliver measurable business value.
• Directly manage and mentor a Project Manager, 3 BAs, and a Quality Analyst (a team of 5) to ensure high performance.
• Develop a cohesive team culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle and execution, ensuring adherence to plans, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Facilitate issue resolution by coordinating with team members and stakeholders.
• Act as a senior escalation point for client relationships; ensure client expectations are met or exceeded consistently across all projects.
• Engage regularly with senior stakeholders internally and externally to communicate progress, risks, opportunities, and outcomes.
• Maintain full accountability for project budgets across the portfolio; ensure financial targets are met.
• Prepare forecasts for resource allocation, revenue projections, and cost management across projects.
• Implement robust governance frameworks to maintain high standards of quality assurance across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in project management.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and problem-solving.
• Provide guidance, support, and feedback to team members to enhance their skills and performance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in a Project Management role or relevant background.
• Relevant professional certification (PMP, Prince2, MSP, or Agile).
• Strong leadership and motivation skills.
• Effective communication, ability to clearly communicate project plans, progress, and issues to stakeholders.
• Ability to hold teams to account and drive objectives.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing project requirements.
• Solid experience implementing and driving improvements to project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Governance and financial acumen with experience of handling multifaceted budgets.
• Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Experienced in managing project resources, including personnel, materials, and budget, to ensure efficient use and cost control.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management skills ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Experience using digital Project Management tools, MS Project or similar.
• Strong working knowledge of common IT software (Power BI, Word, Excel, Email, Visio, Internet).
• Analytical and problem-solving oriented.

This is an excellent opportunity to join at a period of extensive growth within a forward-thinking organisation.