About the job

Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Global Business

Location: Croydon

Hybrid

Reports To:

Head of Project Management Office (PMO) / Programme Director

Role Overview

Talentedge is working with a global business that is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager. You will deliver strategic projects across some of their technical and corporate functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex, multidisciplinary projects in fast-paced environments. You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and managing multiple stakeholders across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Lead the planning, execution, and closure of projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Portfolio Management: Manage a complex portfolio of projects, balancing competing priorities and deadlines across the business units.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources effectively across multiple projects, ensuring optimal team performance.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth project adoption and transition.
• Methodology Application: Apply best-practice project management methodologies (PRINCE2, MSP, Waterfall) and ensure compliance with organisational standards.
• Reporting & Analysis: Utilise MS Project and Power BI to provide regular project updates, dashboards, and analytical insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging lessons learned to enhance project delivery and PMO processes.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Project Manager delivering projects of varying sizes and complexities.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• APM PMQ / APMP
• Experience delivering projects using the Waterfall methodology.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in MS Project; good understanding of Power BI for project tracking and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of resource management, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management and organisational transformation.

What is on Offer

• Dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.