Senior Project Manager

Role Summary

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering high-impact projects, overseeing complex project portfolios, and leading cross‑functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. This role demands strong leadership, advanced project management expertise, and a commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and best practices across the organisation.

• Strategic Project Delivery & Coordination
  • Lead the successful execution of complex, high‑value projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, quality standards, and cost constraints.
  • Coordinate and direct project teams, providing high‑level oversight and strategic guidance to ensure objectives are achieved.
  • Develop comprehensive risk and issue management strategies, facilitating mitigation plans and overseeing escalations as needed.
• Advanced Contract & Financial Management
  • Oversee end‑to‑end contract management for high‑profile projects, collaborating with the finance team to ensure alignment with organisational frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead budgeting and financial forecasting, ensuring all projects adhere to financial plans and identifying and reporting cost variances proactively.
• Integrated Management System (IMS) Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure organisational IMS standards are upheld across projects, implementing governance structures, conducting audits, and addressing compliance gaps with corrective actions.
• High‑Level Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Serve as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders, maintaining proactive communication and ensuring clarity on project requirements and objectives.
  • Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout project life cycles.
• Strategically allocate and optimise resources (human, financial, and material), addressing conflicts or shortages and ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Anticipate future resource needs and facilitate long‑term planning to support both project‑specific and organisational growth.
• Project Performance Management & Reporting
  • Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs and project performance metrics, providing data‑driven insights to clients and leadership.
  • Prepare monthly and executive‑level reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Business Development & Client Relationship Management
  • Strengthen the organisation’s market position by building strategic client relationships and generating high‑level business development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with leadership and service leads to identify and develop new project opportunities that align with client needs and organisational goals.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and cross‑functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practice sharing.
• Lead the organisation’s project management community, championing professional development initiatives and knowledge‑sharing opportunities.
• Process Optimisation & Innovation
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project delivery and enhance management efficiencies.
  • Champion innovative practices and digital tools that support efficient project execution and improved organisational capabilities.

• Proven expertise in strategic project management with exceptional organisational and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and deliver detailed reports to executive‑level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and advanced project management software (e.g., SAP, CRM systems).
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