Strategic Project Manager – Hybrid Delivery & PMO

The Welsh Rugby Union; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports union in Cardiff seeks a Project Manager to provide hands-on management for key projects. As a vital business partner, you will help teams identify, plan, and deliver initiatives while ensuring effective risk management. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and ideally a professional certification. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working arrangements

Free stadium parking and gym

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support teams to plan and deliver initiatives effectively.
• Clarify deliverables and translate discussions into actionable project plans.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and milestones.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive mindset

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Professional project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

Job description

A leading sports union in Cardiff seeks a Project Manager to provide hands-on management for key projects. As a vital business partner, you will help teams identify, plan, and deliver initiatives while ensuring effective risk management. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and ideally a professional certification. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and hybrid working options.