Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join a leading Digital Transformation team at a prominent company. This role involves proactively managing diverse projects, ensuring quality governance, and effectively communicating with stakeholders including C-suite members. The successful candidate will inspire teams and drive strategic growth through innovative project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex digital transformation projects.
• Strong ability to engage with C-Suite stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing project governance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support projects in a Digital Transformation portfolio.
• Tailor project governance strategies for successful outcomes.
• Lead and mentor project teams while communicating effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Project Manager to join an internal Digital Transformation team. The successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to lead and support a diverse range of Digital Transformation Programmes or Projects, contributing to the success of the CTO Division and wider business.

AIM OF THE ROLE:

• Proactively manage and support Projects or Programmes across a diverse Digital Transformation portfolio, contributing to strategic growth through planning, stewardship, and governance.
• Contribute to and tailor Project (or Programme) governance and strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders, influencing C-Suite and senior management to secure support and alignment.
• Manage change effectively, employing robust risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the Head of Programmes and the Community of Practice in defining and demonstrating excellence, inspiring others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initiate & Plan:

• Agree desired business outcomes with stakeholders and translate requirements into a project roadmap that delivers value.

Governance & Quality:

• Ensure quality and governance across assigned projects, tailoring approaches from the governance framework.
• Clarify stakeholder roles and responsibilities, ensuring adherence to governance for success.
• Manage scope and handle deviations through change control processes.

Communication & Reporting:

• Communicate clearly and tailor messages to the audience.
• Set effective meeting agendas and manage project milestones and timelines.
• Monitor and mitigate risks, escalating significant issues as needed.

Leadership:

• Lead by example, motivate, mentor, and coach colleagues.
• Support colleagues in setting priorities and resolving conflicts.

Wellbeing & Personal Development:

• Assess workloads and support colleagues' health and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the Community of Practice and drive continuous improvement and personal growth.