Job Description:

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to join our client busy PMO team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of business-critical projects across the organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders. If you enjoy bringing structure to complex programmes, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects that create lasting business value, we'd love to hear from you.

As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of a range of strategic projects, programmes and workstreams, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest standards. Working autonomously while collaborating across multiple business functions, you'll help embed consistent project management practices, strengthen governance, and support continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

No two days are the same-this role offers exposure to a broad variety of initiatives spanning operational, IT, compliance and business transformation projects.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage assigned projects from initiation through to successful delivery.
• Develop and maintain key project documentation, including project plans, charters, RAID logs, action trackers and decision logs.
• Support the PMO in overseeing significant UK & Ireland projects.
• Prepare high-quality project reports and presentations for senior leadership and Board meetings.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions, both virtually and in person.
• Support Project Leads by coordinating actions, monitoring progress and ensuring project objectives remain on track.
• Apply project governance standards, methodologies and best practice across all projects.
• Monitor project scope, timelines, resources, risks and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business and with external partners.
• Manage third-party suppliers and consultants involved in project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and drive continuous improvement within the PMO.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, confident working independently and passionate about delivering successful projects.

You'll have:

• A project management qualification, Prince, Agile, Waterfall etc
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or programmes simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance and best practice.
• Experience producing and maintaining project plans, RAID logs, reports and project documentation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of the IT project lifecycle.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Desirable experience

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience of:

• Managing complex, cross-functional projects involving IT, Operations, Business Development and Compliance.
• Supporting or working within a Project Management Office (PMO).

Additional information

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please call to discuss salary as it cannot be advertised