About the Role
Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Project Manager to spearhead their strategic initiatives in Portsmouth . This senior role demands exceptional leadership skills to guide a team of project managers and oversee a portfolio of high-impact projects. You will be responsible for setting project management standards, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the successful delivery of key business objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to manage complex programmes and drive organisational change within a dynamic, office-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of project managers, fostering their professional development and performance.
- Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and resource optimisation.
- Develop and implement robust project management frameworks, processes, and best practices.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams, resolving escalated issues and removing roadblocks.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management function.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in project management , with a significant portion in a leadership or lead capacity.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects or programmes.
- Strong understanding of various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in a demanding, office-based corporate setting.
Benefits
- Excellent salary and executive-level benefits package.
- Significant bonus potential tied to strategic project success.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
- Opportunities for executive-level training and development.
