Senior Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Changing Social: Empowering Your Digital Transformation Journey

At Changing Social, we are a leading Microsoft Modern Work Solutions Partner, dedicated to the people side of digital transformation. Our mission is to ensure that organisations and their people maximise the value of their Microsoft 365 investments, achieving their best work effortlessly and securely, whether from home or the office.

Founded in October 2018 by a former Microsoft CSM, Changing Social is headquartered in Bristol, England. Since our inception, we’ve delivered over 150 projects to some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Despite being a small organisation, we have big ambitions and have grown to over 55 employees with offices in Bristol, England, and Philadelphia, United States.

Join Us as a Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager at Changing Social will report into the Head of PMO and is responsible for leading complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. The Senior Project Manager will proactively manage risks, ensure effective communication, and align projects with Changing Social's strategic goals and core values of LOVE (Lovability, Openness, Versatility, Enthusiasm) and POP (Preparedness, Ownership, Pride).

As well as delivering Projects within the PMO team, this role will also be responsible for supporting the Head of PMO in the management of the team, process improvements and will bring a positive, can do attitude to problem solving and to the PMO team in general.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution and Coordination

• Manage the delivery of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Ensure proper documentation of project milestones, deliverables, and lessons learned.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Facilitate clear communication between stakeholders and project teams.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external clients.

Risk and Issue Management

• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation plans to address potential challenges.
• Ensure timely resolution of issues that may impact project success.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance Project Delivery Processes.
• Working with the Head of PMO, lead on the execution and delivery of new Project Delivery Processes.
• Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Support and Guidance

• Collaborate with and support team members to ensure project alignment and progress.
• Mentor more Junior members of the PMO Team.
• Potential future Line Management within the PMO Team.
• Foster a positive team environment, promoting high performance and accountability.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing projects in a professional setting.
• Experience of Project Management in a Consultancy environment.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models.
• Experience working for/with a Microsoft Partner.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP, Prince 2) is required.
• Experience in managing Software Development Projects is desirable.
• Positive, can-do attitude is mandatory for this role to support the Head of PMO in the growth of the team.

Why Join Changing Social?

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are on an exciting journey of growth that offers huge potential for ambitious and likeminded people. Changing Social has ambitious plans for the future. We aim to expand our team substantially in the coming years, having grown 67% over the past 12 months, with growth plans to hit a head count of 200 over the next three to five years.

Our culture is built on the values of Lovability, Openness, Versatility, and Enthusiasm. We thrive on creativity, embrace diversity, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service. As a rapidly growing company with a global footprint and a head office in the UK, we cater to an international audience while maintaining a localised approach where necessary.

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave per calendar year, excluding Bank Holidays.
• Additional Leave: Gain an additional day of leave for each year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Annual Leave Carry Over: Carry over up to 5 days of unused annual leave to the next year, to be used by March.
• Salary Sacrifice Options: Take advantage of cycle-to-work and tech purchasing options.
• Festive Period: Business closure for a week during the festive period in December.
• Bank Holidays: Flexibility to work over bank/public holidays if desired or required, with time taken back on a subsequent day.
• Pension Scheme: 3% employer contribution to a 5% employee contribution.
• Flexible Working: Manage your own time to improve work-life balance and facilitate managing international time zones.

Additional Benefits:

Health and Wellbeing:

• UK Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bravo Perks: Points schemes and vouchers.
• Bravo Hub: Access to discount codes.
• Financial Wellbeing Tools: Budget planners, money-saving tools, and financial education resources.

Personal Development:

• Paid Microsoft Training and Certifications: Enhance your professional skills with company-sponsored training.