Role:
Senior Project Manager
Job Description:
Our client, a highly respected and fast-growing specialist software solutions provider, is seeking an ambitious and driven
Senior Project Manager
to lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary technology projects. This permanent role is an exciting opportunity to spearhead the evolution of a PMO function within a thriving, innovative organisation that partners with major public and private sector clients across Europe. This is the perfect step up for a Senior PM who wants real influence, autonomy, and visibility at the leadership table in a scaling company with international reach.
Job Responsibilities
* Manage the full project lifecycle including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
* Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget constraints.
* Lead and mentor a team of delivery professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
* Coordinate with geographically distributed teams and stakeholders to maintain project alignment and standards.
* Maintain detailed project documentation including plans, budgets, and risk registers.
* Take ownership of project profitability, managing budgets, resource costs, and tracking gross profit.
* Support the preparation of Statements of Work in collaboration with functional leads.
* Drive weekly resource planning and allocation, ensuring optimal use of internal team members.
* Report regularly on project status, risk, and performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
* Facilitate workshops, meetings, and executive briefings.
Experience Required
* Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
* Proven experience delivering complex software or systems integration projects across multiple stakeholders.
* Previous involvement in leading cross-functional teams including PMs, BAs, QA, and developers.
* Strong track record in financial management of projects, including budgeting, cost control, and forecasting.
* Experience working with structured project delivery frameworks such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in a scaling or SME environment.
* Familiarity with project and collaboration tools such as Wrike, JIRA, or similar platforms.
* Exposure to hybrid working environments with remote teams.
* Ability to navigate resource planning tools and lead weekly utilisation reviews.
* Comfortable operating within dynamic, fast-paced delivery organisations.
Educational Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
* Professional certifications in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) are highly advantageous.
Benefits
* Work life balance - hybrid model - 2 days on site, 3 days from home.
* Competitive salary with pension contributions.
* Health insurance.
* Annual development budget for professional certifications.
* Inclusive, flat organisational structure with strong career progression prospects.
* Regular social and wellbeing events organised by a dedicated team.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV.