Senior Project Manager

Overview

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Senior Project Manager in London to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.

Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead and drive the development and delivery of complex, cross-functional portfolios and programmes. You will be responsible for creating and owning the investment case, planning the strategic roadmap, and successfully delivering key business capabilities to the market. Your expertise and experience in navigating intricate governance models and managing multi-million-pound budgets will be crucial in realising the promised returns on investment.

You Will

• Manage the prioritisation and development workstack in collaboration with the sponsor and key stakeholders
• Create detailed, integrated cross-functional project plans and track the delivery of milestones, outcomes, and benefits
• Oversee the project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and controls
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the full project/programme lifecycle
• Coordinate and balance the technical, operational, and commercial aspects of the delivery
• Adeptly navigate high-pressure environments and successfully deliver strategic capabilities to the market
• Ensure adherence to documented processes and governance, with expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid ways of working

Ideally, We'd Like

• Extensive experience in consulting, logistics, or parcels industry
• Extensive experience in project/programme management, preferably within a business transformation or consulting environment
• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex, multi-million-pound portfolios and programmes
• Excellent planning and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to create, track, and control detailed budgets
• Hands-on experience in Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery models
• Consulting, logistics, or parcel industry experience would be highly advantageous
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.

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