Senior Project Manager

Location: City of Westminster

About the role

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Project Manager to join our IS&S Delivery function, playing a critical role in delivering complex, business-critical technology programmes across DS Smith.

This is a high-impact, global role where you will lead the successful delivery of infrastructure, security and service transformation initiatives , working across multiple regions and business units. You will operate at the heart of our technology organisation, driving projects that enable strategic change while ensuring robust governance, risk management and delivery excellence.

Specific knowledge around Identity Access Management tooling and implementation, specifically Cyber Ark would be highly advantageous.

As a senior member of the delivery team, you’ll be accountable for managing large-scale, multi-stream programmes with complex interdependencies, engaging senior stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals. You’ll also play a key leadership role, supporting and mentoring other project managers and contributing to the continuous improvement of delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities Project & Programme Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, global IT and security projects across multiple work streams

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment to strategic programmes and business objectives

Manage interdependencies, timelines and deliverables across internal teams and third-party partners

Governance, Risk & Performance Own project governance, ensuring delivery in line with DS Smith methodologies and standards

Proactively identify, assess and mitigate risks, issues and dependencies

Track and report project performance through established governance forums and programme boards

Financial & Resource Management Manage project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring effective use of investment

Oversee internal, external and vendor resources to ensure delivery outcomes are achieved

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions

Provide clear, confident communication on project progress, risks and outcomes to executive audiences

Act as a trusted advisor, influencing decision-making and driving alignment across complex stakeholder groups

Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, coach and mentor project managers and delivery teams, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture

Contribute to the development of delivery capability, best practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Vendor & Compliance Management Manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with procurement and governance processes

Support security, audit and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organisational standards

About You You are a seasoned project delivery professional with a track record of leading complex programmes in global environments. You are equally comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing risk, and influencing at senior levels.

Experience & Expertise Proven experience delivering large-scale IT, infrastructure or security programmes with multiple stakeholders and work streams

Strong experience in project governance, budgeting, risk management and programme reporting

Experience in IAM tooling and implementation, specifically Cyber Ark Demonstrated  success in leading cross-functional, multi-cultural teams across geographies

Experience working within complex organisational structures and driving change at scale

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at executive level

Strong leadership capability, with a passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

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