IT Senior Project Manager

GoGlobal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Autonomy in decision making

Opportunities for global collaboration

Job summary

A leading global professional services company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from inception to delivery. This role involves strategic planning, managing stakeholder expectations, and building cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-conscious project execution. Ideal candidates will have a background in project management with proven leadership and analytical skills, along with relevant certifications. Flexible work arrangements and a supportive, collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience delivering complex projects.
• Strong experience managing budgets of $1M+.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of 10+ members.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery encompassing planning, execution, and closure.
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project performance metrics and provide updates to executive leadership.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Agile/Scrum certification

Tools

Jira

Asana

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects from initiation through delivery. This role drives project success through strategic planning, stakeholder management, and team leadership, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery with comprehensive project plans including timelines, resource allocation, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders at all levels, facilitating clear communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability while mentoring junior project managers and team members.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and make data-driven decisions to keep projects on track.
• Establish and track key performance indicators, provide regular status updates and reports to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and return on investment, ensuring adherence to organizational standards, methodologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 7+ years of project management experience delivering complex projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus; Agile/Scrum certification is strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices; proficiency in project management software such as Jira, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams of 10+ members; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proven experience managing project budgets of $1M+ and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the specific industry or domain; MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Background in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies; experience managing vendor relationships and external partners is advantageous.

About Us

GoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.

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• HR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR Consulting
• Finance Solutions: Accounting & Tax

For more information, please visit GoGlobal.com

Why We Are Different

• We measure success by results, not hours worked; no timesheets and autonomy to make decisions that create real impact.
• We are a privately owned company focused on long-term growth and sustainable success, not VC/PE pressure.
• We are global, with opportunities across the world, and embrace fully remote work or hybrid options where available.
• English is our official language, and we welcome diverse, global collaboration.
• We operate like a high-performing team; we value simple, collaborative structures that serve our clients with global needs.
• We prioritize transparency and trust, sharing information to empower employees to make informed decisions.
• We support flexible work arrangements to maintain productivity and agility in a fast-changing world.

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