Project Manager Lead
About the Role:
As a skilled and passionate project manager lead, you will join our Portfolio & Governance department.
You will lead projects supporting departmental objectives and broader technology and business initiatives.
* Starting, shaping, leading, and delivering internal and external projects within scope, time, budget, and quality constraints.
* Providing ongoing project support, tracking risks, issues, and project health.
* Defining and tracking project goals, scope, success criteria, and deliverables.
* Managing risks and issues with mitigation strategies.
* Supporting departmental OKRs with aligned planning.
* Creating artefacts to communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
* Collaborating with sponsors to clarify requirements and focus on outcomes.
* Communicating effectively with stakeholders to facilitate decision-making and keep them informed.
* Securing stakeholder buy-in and maintaining engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Bring:
* Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
Why Join Us:
We see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge is accessible, verifiable, understandable, and usable by our communities—enabling progress and benefits for future generations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
* Project delivery timelines met or exceeded.
* Project budgets managed effectively.
* Stakeholder satisfaction rates high.
* Risk management effective.