Head of Project Management

Project Manager

10+ years of progressive project management experience. Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional business and technology projects. Experience managing projects from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Strong background in stakeholder management and executive-level communication. Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies. Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects and strategic initiatives. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans. Establish project governance structures and ensure adherence to organizational standards and best practices. Drive project execution through effective coordination of cross-functional teams. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations. Manage project lifecycle activities from initiation through closure. Facilitate project reviews, stage-gate approvals, and executive reporting activities.

Stakeholder & Executive Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related communications and escalations. Prepare and deliver executive-level status updates, presentations, and project reports. Align business objectives, priorities, and project outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups. Ensure stakeholder expectations are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Planning & Governance

Develop detailed project charters, project management plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps. Define project scope, objectives, success criteria, and measurable outcomes. Establish project controls and governance processes to ensure consistent execution. Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary. Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies. Escalate critical risks and issues appropriately while driving resolution. Conduct ongoing project health assessments and risk reviews. Financial & Resource Management

Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking activities. Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets. Support business case development and investment planning activities. Coordinate resource allocation and capacity planning across project teams. Vendor & Third-Party Management

Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and service providers. Monitor vendor performance and address delivery concerns proactively. Support vendor selection, onboarding, and project engagement activities as required.

Create and maintain project dashboards, status reports, executive summaries, and performance metrics. Ensure transparent communication of project progress, risks, milestones, and decisions. Present project updates to leadership and governance committees. Develop communication plans that support stakeholder engagement and project success.

Provide project management expertise and guidance to business and functional teams. Drive alignment between project objectives and broader business strategies. Mentor junior project coordinators and project managers where applicable.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, workflows, tools, and standards. Promote consistent project management methodologies and governance practices. Develop and maintain templates, reporting mechanisms, and project management artifacts. Implement lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across projects. Contribute to maturity and optimization of project management capabilities within the organization.

Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and governance frameworks. Expertise in project planning, scheduling, tracking, and delivery management. Strong experience with budget management, forecasting, and resource planning. Proven ability to manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests. Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar). Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.