Joint Venture Strategy Manager

LA International; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an SMO - Project Manager to lead complex programmes across London, Belfast and Budapest with a hybrid onsite/remote model.

You will drive governance, risk and stakeholder engagement in fast-moving environments, including divestment, carve-out or joint venture work, while operating under NDA and meeting tight delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading divestment, carve-out or joint venture programmes.
• Experience supporting major organisational change programmes across functions such as sales, portfolio, operations, finance, HR and legal.
• Experience operating in confidential or restricted environments, including under NDA, while maintaining pace, governance and delivery focus.
• Strong project or programme management experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Current project or programme management qualification from a recognised professional body, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
• Excellent governance, planning and delivery discipline, with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and accountable actions.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing delivery against programme budgets.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage at multiple levels.
• Proven ability to resolve issues that could impact delivery, including risks relating to resources, budget, scope or stakeholders.
• Experience leading virtual, cross-functional teams and building collaborative, high-performing ways of working.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Role: SMO - Project Manager

Locations: London, Belfast, Budapest - I would suggest 3 days onsite 2 form home.

UK IR35: Inside

Rate: £500-£500 per day

Until 30/06/2027

Essential

• Experience leading divestment, carve-out or joint venture programmes
• Experience supporting major organisational change programmes across functions such as sales, portfolio, operations, finance, HR and legal.
• Experience operating in confidential or restricted environments, including under NDA, while maintaining pace, governance and delivery focus.
• Strong project or programme management experience, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-moving environment.
• Current project or programme management qualification from a recognised professional body, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
• Excellent governance, planning and delivery discipline, with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and accountable actions.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing delivery against programme budgets.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage at multiple levels.
• Proven ability to resolve issues that could impact delivery, including risks relating to resources, budget, scope or stakeholders.
• Experience leading virtual, cross-functional teams and building collaborative, high-performing ways of working.

Desirable

• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to simplify, challenge and improve how work gets delivered.
• Experience owning the implementation of PM methodology, change control and stage gating

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.