Program/Project Management Lead

Summary: The Program/Project Management Lead is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex programs and projects that align with key business outcomes. This role involves managing the entire project life cycle, from defining scope and strategy to execution and stakeholder communication. The individual will act as both a strategist and hands-on leader, ensuring team alignment and implementing effective project management methodologies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for driving collaboration and achieving project excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end delivery of programs and projects to meet business objectives.
• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to foster communication and drive collective success.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain project momentum.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to inform decisions and enhance execution.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering professional development and project excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement through innovative project management methodologies.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience leading complex projects or programs within large organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday HCM is essential.
• Strong experience in Program and Project Management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with Transmission and Distribution Fundamentals (intermediate) and Workday Financial Management (advanced).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through collaboration and effective leadership.

Salary (Rate): £760 yearly

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Project Management

Detailed Description From Employer:

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Program/Project Management Lead to drive the successful delivery of complex programs and projects that enable key business outcomes. You will take ownership of the entire project life cycle - from defining scope and strategy to execution, delivery, and stakeholder communication.

In this pivotal role, you'll act as both a strategist and hands-on leader, ensuring alignment across teams, managing risks, and implementing best-in-class project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end delivery of programs and projects to meet business objectives.

• Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to foster communication and drive collective success.

• Monitor progress, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain project momentum.

• Provide clear, data-driven insights to inform decisions and enhance execution.

• Mentor and guide team members, fostering professional development and project excellence.

• Champion continuous improvement through innovative project management methodologies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience leading complex projects or programs within large organizations.

• Advanced proficiency in Workday HCM is essential.

• Strong experience in Program and Project Management methodologies and tools.

• Familiarity with Transmission and Distribution Fundamentals (intermediate) and Workday Financial Management (advanced).

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results through collaboration and effective leadership.