Job 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