Project Manager

Description:

Project Manager (EPMO - Programme Management)

6-month Inside IR35 Contract

Hybrid working (London-based)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our client's Enterprise Programme Management Office (EPMO) Programme Management team, supporting the delivery of strategic, high-impact initiatives aligned with organisational priorities. This role is a business focused Project management role operating across multiple workstreams. Waterfall project management background complemented by Agile experience is essential.

This role is responsible for leading end-to-end project delivery across complex, cross-functional environments-ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, global teams, and external partners to drive execution, manage dependencies, and support continuous improvement across delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and delivery artefacts
Lead execution of project activities, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and objectives
Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive alignment, delivery, and accountability
Manage clear and consistent communication across stakeholders, including senior leadership and external partners
Provide regular project updates, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and key decisions
Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment with business priorities
Identify, assess, and actively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
Analyse data to forecast project performance and identify emerging trends
Produce high-quality presentations, reports, and executive-level updates
Track performance against key milestones and success metrics
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support process optimisation
Identify process gaps, document problem statements, and support cross-functional resolution
Support change management activities and ways-of-working improvements

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project delivery with broader organisational objectives
Decision Making: Confident, structured decision-making based on business impact
Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including executive-level engagement
Leadership: Ability to guide teams through complexity, change, and ambiguity
Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence and build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders

Experience Required

Strong experience in project management of medium to large, complex projects
Proven track record delivering global, cross-functional initiatives
Strong experience in project planning, governance, and delivery management
Experience working within structured PMO or EPMO environments
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive delivery insights and forecasting

Desirable Experience

PMP (or equivalent project management certification)
Experience in technology or consumer electronics environments
Experience delivering large-scale systems implementations
Knowledge of supply chain, operations, and logistics projects
Experience with Target Operating Model (TOM) design or transformation programmes

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role within a structured EPMO environment, driving delivery of strategic initiatives with high visibility across the organisation. You will work in a collaborative setting with exposure to senior leadership and complex global programmes