Project Management Team Leader

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Role Purpose: 12 month FTC, London. The Project Management Team Leader is responsible for delivering their own allocated projects and leading a team of project managers to deliver projects that meet organizational goals, stakeholder expectations, and quality standards to time, scope and within budget. The role involves supporting and overseeing project execution, managing resources, mitigating risks, promoting development and driving the team to achieve operational excellence. This position also contributes to the continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leadership and Team Management: Contribute to the strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership of the Project Delivery Team (PDT). Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback. Equip team members with the necessary tools, skills, and training to deliver projects effectively. Set and monitor clear objectives, performance metrics, and development plans to drive accountability and excellence. Ensure adherence to the project management framework, competencies, and business goals. Utilise metrics to improve team performance and identify areas for development. Regularly review the PM framework with direct reports, identifying training and development opportunities. Manage performance, including contractors, and address any people management issues while positively influencing cross‑functional team members. Act as a role model for effective leadership and management behaviours. Identify internal capability gaps and collaborate with senior management on recruitment and talent acquisition. Oversee your teams' portfolio of projects, ensuring they align with business objectives and priorities. Monitor the progress of all projects under the team's supervision and intervene as needed to address delays or issues. Ensure effective resource planning and allocation to balance workload and optimise delivery capacity.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify and proactively manage risks across the project portfolio. Establish processes to handle issues, bottlenecks, or changes, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines. Ensure lessons learned from past projects are documented and applied to future work.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide guidance, support, and escalation points where necessary for project‑related queries, concerns, or conflicts. Promote, build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals. Ensure regular communication on project progress, key milestones, and potential challenges to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Develop and implement project management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices. Drive initiatives to improve project management methodologies, processes, and tools. Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovations in project management. Working with the PMO, evaluate and implement systems that enhance project tracking, reporting, and delivery outcomes.
• Environment, Customer Focus and Relationships: Respond to the clients (both internal and external) requirements as appropriate. Behave fairly and ethically with all clients. Share information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group.
• People Management / Personal Development: Actively undertake personal development to keep up‑to‑date knowledge and understanding of best practice. Remain aware of external, industry, legal and regulatory developments to ensure practice and outputs are of a sufficiently high standard. Keep informed of all legal and regulatory developments relevant to the Operating Entity/Group.
• Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure compliance of self and team (as appropriate) with all applicable legal, fiscal and regulatory obligations in the form of policies and procedures. Ensure correct authorisation is obtained and processes followed when required by the Operating Entity and/or Group. Ensure performance, HR and T&C records are up to date and meet the Operating Entity and/or Group's requirements (including those of direct reports if line management responsibilities exist). Maintain accurate records and handle correspondence appropriately. Operate in an honest, professional and ethical manner. Strictly adhere to the Group Employee Code of Conduct which strongly aligns to the FCA's code of conduct that all regulated entities must adhere to. Complete all relevant regulatory training. Ensure remain competent to carry out role (including team members if line management responsibilities exist).

Knowledge / Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management. Experience in a leadership role desirable. Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex projects.

Skills / Behaviours: Advanced knowledge of project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches). Proficiency in tools like MS Project, Monday.com, Jira, Trello, or equivalent platforms. Strong scheduling and resource management skills. Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high‑performing team. Skilled in conflict resolution, decision‑making, and stakeholder management. Strong ability to prioritise and manage competing demands. Strategic thinking with a focus on operational excellence. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills. High level of emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields desirable. PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMQ (Project Management Qualification), PRINCE2, or equivalent certifications are preferred. Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) are a bonus.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Project Management

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet