Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Salary: £60k - £67.5k per annum dependent on experience

Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in Birmingham

Benefits Include:

• Private medical
• Professional development opportunities
• Travel throughout the UK & Ireland
• Aviva DigiCare+
• Perks at Work access
• Free meals onsite
• Employee Assistance Programme

Reporting into the Head of Enterprise Programme Delivery, the Senior Project Manager will manage end-to-end delivery of projects within the OS2.0 transformation programme and other enterprise-wide initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

As Senior Project Manager you will work with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to align resources and manage risks, ensuring the seamless delivery of transformation goals. Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing multiple project plans, ensuring timely delivery, and adjusting plans as needed to mitigate risks.
• Providing regular project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Monitoring project resources and budgets, ensuring efficient use and alignment with goals.
• Ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and strategic objectives.
• Coordinating across teams and departments to ensure cohesive project delivery aligned with enterprise-wide goals.

The successful Senior Project Manager will have proven experience managing large scale projects, demonstrable success working with cross-functional teams, managing project finances, and proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Azure DevOps. In addition, they will:

• Have strong financial management, governance, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams, driving project success.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable.
• Strong collaboration and resilience under pressure.
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering business objectives.
• Certifications like Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, or PMI-ACP are desirable.

This is a pivotal role for a motivated Senior Project Manager seeking to make a significant impact in a large-scale transformation programme. If you have a track record of success in agile project management and cross-functional collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!

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