Head of Project Management
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Role: Head of Projects / Head of Project Management Salary: up to £110,000 Location: Cambridgeshire Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridgeshire are on the lookout for a Head of Projects. As Head of Projects, you will be leading and growing a talented team of Project Managers working on building the next generation of products and applications. Please take look at some of the core requirements below and apply for a more detailed conversation. Key Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery & Management : Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery that meets customer and business expectations, while driving process improvement and cost reductions.
- Planning & Reporting : Develop and implement clear delivery plans (6, 12, 24 months), track resources, monitor/report progress, manage risks, and deliver project reviews with lessons learned.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership : Build strong relationships across teams, manage stakeholders with effective communication, and set direction for team priorities and talent development.
- Continuous Improvement : Enhance project frameworks, documentation, and methodologies to optimize operational and strategic outcomes.
- Field-Specific Work & Travel : Contribute to mission-critical global communications, with some travel required (full, clean driving license and personal car needed; expenses covered).
- Leadership & Motivation : Target-driven, commercially aware, and skilled in motivating teams to achieve success, with experience leading and developing project managers and improving processes.
- Project Management Expertise : Proven experience with major methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile, with a track record of delivering significant and positive business outcomes. Collaborative Skills : Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with team members and the wider business, fostering development and teamwork.
- Financial & Strategic Acumen : Strong understanding of P&L/balance sheets, prioritisation in complex situations, and strategic thinking with attention to detail.
- Problem-Solving & Qualifications : Inquisitive and constructive approach to challenging norms, capable of timely escalation to senior management, and holding relevant project management qualifications.
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