Head of Projects

SilverDoor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced project manager to lead critical inter-departmental projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will develop and implement project plans, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage budgets effectively. Ideal applicants will possess a business or engineering degree, project management certification, and strong skills in Jira and Microsoft Project. This is a fantastic opportunity to make significant improvements in project delivery and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex technology and business-driven projects.
• Proven record of delivering improvement across guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Leadership experience in managing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee critical inter-departmental projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop and implement project plans, including defining scope and objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Business or engineering degree

Project management certification (PRINCE or PMI)

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee critical inter‑departmentalcompany projects throughout their lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Develop and implement project plans, including defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Manage profit and loss responsibility for each project and return on investment (ROI) for the board and Senior Management Team to measure against key performance indicators (KPIs) and success.
• Lead regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to the Senior Management Team and stakeholders.
• Monitor the progress of projects, identify any risks, and create an appropriate strategy to reduce the exposure to risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Adhere to project budgets and financial targets.
• Oversee technical SEO activities.
• Attend and lead client meetings and presentations.

Skills Required

• Technically astute with experience managing complex technology and business‑driven projects.
• Commercially focused.
• Financially astute.
• Proven record of delivering improvement across guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Very strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Data-driven in their approach.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Has an eye on the future.

Ideal Candidate

• A business or engineering degree.
• Project management certification such as PRINCE or PMI.
• Leadership and management experience of a diverse team.
• Advanced Jira / Microsoft Project skills and strong knowledge of other Microsoft packages.