Interim Project Manager

CDP Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A global non-profit organization is seeking an Interim Project Manager in London. The role involves leading the Project Renaissance delivery, managing stakeholders, timelines, and budgets during a maternity coverage period. Ideal candidates should possess strong project management skills and experience in complex system implementations. This hybrid position requires a commitment to in-office collaboration for two days each week, enhancing teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced project manager with a track record in complex cross-functional system implementations.
• Comfortable managing multiple work streams while being detail-oriented.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Project Renaissance during maternity leave coverage.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
• Facilitate effective governance with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Agile Methodologies

Conflict Resolution

Tools

CRM Systems (D365)

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Title - Interim Project Manager

Location - London

Salary - 53629- 67036

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the worlds only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise capital policy and science we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24800 companies and almost 1000 cities states and regionsdisclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the worlds institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions.

Our team is truly global united by our shared desire to build a world where people planet and profit are balanced. Visit follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Team

The COO teams responsibilities can be summarised as follows :

• The development and ongoing operation of centralised prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Provision of centralised services to all CPD functions and geographies including business-as-usual oversight change and project management standards
• KPI / KRI / OKR tracking and reporting.

About this role

The Interim Project Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of Project Renaissance during a maternity leave coverage period with onboarding beginning in December 2025 and contract terminating in July 2026. This role will be the functional project lead and manage timelines budgets risks dependencies and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes in partnership with our implementation partner(s) and internal teams.

This is a hands‑on delivery role requiring strong project management skills exceptional stakeholder coordination and the ability to operate in a fast-moving cross‑functional environment.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project delivery during the coverage period.
• Manage the integrated project plan timelines and budget ensuring alignment with scope and objectives.
• Facilitate effective governance including preparation for and follow‑up from Steer Co meetings risk reviews and change control.
• Coordinate workstreams across internal teams (Data Governance Delivery Finance Enterprise Tech Growth Marketing & Communications Revenue Policy Product) and committees.
• Ensure timely delivery of partner milestones supporting contract and statement of work adherence.
• Oversee risk issue and dependency management escalating as needed.
• Maintain clear project communications including a monthly CDPulse update.
• Support cultural adoption of new ways of working by engaging Super Users and functional leads.

Actively contribute to an effective and engaged team clear on its purpose and contribution by :

• Ensuring you know what is expected of you through regular 1 : 1s having clear objectives in place and participating in open and honest performance and development conversations.
• Ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace where team members communicate openly share knowledge so it can be used and respect difference.
• Living the CDP Values and demonstrating the behaviours appropriate to your position.

Internal stakeholders include : Delivery Enterprise Technology Finance Growth Legal M&C Operations People Policy Product Revenue and the subfunctions therein

External stakeholders include : FormusPro Top Line Growth Partners and others

Were looking for

• An experienced project manager with a track record in complex cross‑functional system implementations.
• Adept at stakeholder management facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Highly organized detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple work streams
• A collaborative solutions‑focused problem solver who thrives in complex environments.
• Familiar with CRM systems (preferably D365) and agile / waterfall delivery approaches.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Culturally aware adaptable and resilient.
• Ability to balance delivery focus with flexibility to pivot when priorities change.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate complexity and shifting priorities.

Before you apply

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How to apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter in the application form.

The salary banding for this role is 53629- 67036.

This is a hybrid role candidates will need to live within a commutable distance of the London office and be comfortable with 2 days in the office per week.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, PMBOK, Visio, Construction Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Project Management Lifecycle, Contracts

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1