Senior Transformation Project Manager

Conde Nast; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Transformation Project Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives. This role involves managing complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving change management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in project management within a dynamic environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a global media company renowned for its iconic brands. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of media.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa Private Healthcare

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Bring your dog to work

Gym discounts

Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions

Condé Nast Learning Hub

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading transformational projects in complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end transformation projects from initiation to close.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

G-Suite / MS Office

Project Management Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Relevant Project Management Qualifications (Prince2, Agile PM, etc.)

Tools

Smartsheets

MS Project

Job description

Senior Transformation Project Manager

Senior Transformation Project Manager

Location: London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, generating more than 1 billion video views each month.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced project manager to set up, oversee and drive strategic growth and enablement initiatives within our organisation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving and supporting complex cross-functional initiatives to achieve business objectives.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage end-to-end transformation projects from initiation through to close, carefully monitoring and controlling delivery throughout.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of project activities.
• Facilitate change management activities to ensure successful adoption and implementation of transformation initiatives.
• Assist in development of stakeholder communications, training materials, and other key collateral to support awareness of roll-outs.
• Drive project execution by overseeing project tasks, managing risks, and proactively addressing any issues or obstacles.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and organisational effectiveness.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess project outcomes, identify lessons learned, and provide recommendations for future projects.
• Contribute thought leadership in the disciplines of project management to drive continuous improvement across Condé Nast.

Who you are:

• Relevant project management qualification(s): Prince2, Agile PM, APMP, PMI or similar. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field would be desirable (but not necessary).
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in leading transformational projects within complex organisations (experience in the media sector would be desirable as is working in a global, matrixed organisation).
• Experience in supporting change management, training development, and stakeholder management for technology and product rollouts is preferred.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and navigate through ambiguity and resistance.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels in a global organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly proficient with G-Suite / MS Office.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g. Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.)

What benefits do we offer?

• 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events
• Core hours
• Competitive pension scheme
• Bupa Private Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity leave and family leave
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance programme
• Bring your dog to work
• A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
• Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
• Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce
• Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and training, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, and other legally protected characteristics.