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Project Manager - 12 month FTC

OperationsProject Manager
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Key Responsibilities

Liaise with c-suite executives to co-ordinate the creation, build,

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OperationsProject Manager

Why we're hiring:

As part of our People Analytics team, you’ll be working closely with the People team, Data & Tech teams as well as other broader functions across our group and operating companies to help support our reporting and data analytics. We are undergoing a large transformation across our People and Finance functions and the People Analytics team has a vast array of projects with touchpoints across multiple functions. We need a project manager to get stuck in and help us deliver projects that have never been done before. 

*This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover*

 

What you'll be doing:

  • Liaise with c-suite executives to co-ordinate the creation, build, production and continuous improvement of analytics products
  • Manage and scope out projects that span across functions
  • Drive project success metrics and timelines
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, improve quality, and implement scalable solutions across our agencies
  • Identify and proactively handle risks, issues, dependencies, forecast resource demand and prioritisation
  • Directly manage the day to day of our analytics team 

 

What you'll need:

  • Previous experience in a project management role and utilising agile methodologies
  • Experience working with a cross-functional team
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate and engage with the C-suite
  • Experience with data-driven decision making and problem solving
  • Both detail and ‘big picture’ conscious
  • The competence, confidence, and self-discipline to manage deadlines, estimates, and budgets excellently
  • Diligent and attentive to detail, able to listen, learn, and put into practice
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationships  
  • Full Product Lifecycle Management  
  • Microsoft Tools, MS Project, MoSCoW 
  • Team Leadership & Team Management  
  • IT, Technology & Business Alignment  
  • Change Management  
  • CSCS, H&S, IIF, Scrum, Agile, PRINCE2, ITIL  
  • Quality Management, ISO 9000  
  • Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Compliance  
  • Re-Baseline & Review Processes  
  • Business Cases & Benefits Realisation
  • Business Process Re-engineering  
  • Curiosity to learn! 

 

Who you are:

What We Offer

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
London, United Kingdom
On-site at the office
Who can apply
GB

Listing Details

Posted
April 30, 2026
First seen
April 30, 2026
Last seen
May 5, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
4
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0
Trust Level
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Scored at
May 5, 2026

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WppProject Manager - 12 month FTC