Project Manager

Description:

Project Manager

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Project Manager based in London.

This role is on an initial contract basis till the end of the year 2026 and is hybrid, with 3 days per week onsite and the remainder working remotely.

You will manage projects valued at up to 5 million, leading teams of up to 20 people to deliver business objectives within agreed timescales, budgets, quality standards, and risk parameters.

The Role

Proven experience in operational project management, with a strong focus on service stabilisation, operational excellence, and risk reduction.
Extensive support and operations management experience, including service performance, stability, availability, incident management, problem management, and operational expenditure (OPEX) management.
Experience owning and driving Digital Employee Experience (DEX) sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
Strong understanding of infrastructure and operational environments, including capacity management, resilience planning, production and non-production environments, and change freeze governance.
Deep understanding of Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs), including performance, availability, recoverability, and supportability, with the ability to define and measure meaningful success criteria.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify recurring root causes, uncover systemic issues, and implement sustainable solutions. 
The Individual:

Proven experience delivering medium to large-scale projects within complex organisations.
Strong knowledge of project delivery frameworks, governance, and controls.
Experience managing project risks, budgets, resources, and stakeholders.
Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
A proactive, resilient approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments. 
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.  
 
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