Senior Project Leader — Complex Delivery (Flexible/Hybrid)

Ambit; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Ambit is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple projects from initiation to delivery in our London office. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and governance while developing client relationships and mentoring delivery teams.

The role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on high-profile programmes within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Ensure effective governance, reporting, and project controls are in place.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Drive project performance and ensure successful delivery against objectives.
• Manage and mentor project managers and wider delivery teams.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder reviews.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior leadership and clients.
• Promote best practice project management methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Senior Project Manager experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budgeting and planning

Leadership and people management

Commercial awareness

Prioritisation and organisation

Problem-solving and governance

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

PRINCE2 / PMP / APM certification

Job description

Ambit is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple projects from initiation to delivery in our London office. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and governance while developing client relationships and mentoring delivery teams.

The role offers a hybrid working model, a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on high-profile programmes within a fast-paced environment.