Strategic Project Manager in London

Reward Gateway, part of Edenred, is a global leader in benefits and employee engagement. We help businesses attract, engage, and retain top talent through strategic reward, recognition, and well-being solutions. Guided by our shared missions—‘Making the World a Better Place to Work’ and ‘Enriching Connections, For Good’—we’re committed to transforming workplaces and improving people’s daily lives. Our team embodies entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and respect. We push boundaries, speak up, and stay human, fostering a culture where imagination thrives.

Your Role in our Mission

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Project and Change Manager to join our dynamic team on an initial 12-month contract basis, with the possibility of a future permanent opportunity. This role is pivotal in driving transformation through a hybrid strategic project management model, enabling strategic decision-making, and managing change across complex, multinational environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong ability to synthesise information into actionable options and a 360-degree view of challenges and opportunities.

What’s In It For Me?

• A chance to be part of an extremely well established, stable and high growth ‘Unicorn’ SaaS company with over 50 benefits in our employee benefits package including:
• A flexible holiday plan of up to 40 days per year
• £400 a year Wellbeing Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Allowance for professional development books, E-books, podcasts
• Bonus payments for a number of life events, including pet adoption, wedding/civil ceremony, new family, and retirement
• Employee, friends and family discounts across 1200+ retail, hospitality and lifestyle brands
• Flexible, Hybrid Working: Collaboration, connection as a team, and strong internal stakeholder relationships are part of the “RG Magic” that makes our culture thrive. Our Finance team works from our Dean Street office two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and global financial considerations.
• Operate within a hybrid project management model, acting as a Centre of Excellence for project governance, tools, training, and standards.
• Ensure project frameworks incorporate cross-border financial flow awareness, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables, bringing well-researched options to decision-making forums.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide 360-degree analysis of project challenges, integrating financial, operational, and strategic perspectives.
• Bring data-driven insights and options to meetings, enabling informed decision-making by leadership.
• Prepare and present reports that highlight key achievements, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead the implementation of the new Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of the TOM.
• Build and optimise processes that support the TOM and enhance cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

• Proven experience in managing strategic projects within a multinational organisation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional ability to build and optimise operational processes.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Proven experience managing change in complex, dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to evolving priorities.

The Interview Process

• Screening call with Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
• Final stage interview with Strategy Director and CFO

At Reward Gateway | Edenred, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate.