Lead Project Manager

5 days ago

Hounslow, Greater London, United Kingdom DO & CO Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transformation and Project Management Specialist to lead our project teams at our Heathrow location. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will report directly to the UK Strategic Project Lead and play a crucial role in establishing a central Project Management Office.

Your primary responsibility will be to oversee a range of high-profile projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered within agreed timelines, scope, and budget while meeting required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Strategy and Governance
  • Establish a central Project Management Office and develop governance models, processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success.
  • Analyze the current internal situation, recommend strategic actions, prioritize them, and create business cases, including feasibility, return on investment, and solution evaluation.
Project Management
  • Establish a more structured and streamlined approach for project management in our unit to enhance project governance and execution.
  • Ensure all projects meet quality standards, are delivered on time, and within budget.
  • Drive strategic projects for performance improvement across the business.
  • Implement and maintain project momentum through regular touchpoints with operational managers.
Technology Adoption
  • Identify opportunities to enhance technology adoption, collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Support vendors on development plans to drive change management through new software, ensuring relevant business scenarios are protected or enhanced during transitions.
Data and Analysis
  • Create reports to provide regular project status updates to senior management, highlighting project performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop analyses and presentations for senior management's decision-making.
  • Conduct market research to identify industry best practices.
Stakeholder Management
  • Work closely with other business units and clients to identify project requirements, provide guidance to team members, and develop efficient and effective project plans.
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Coaching and Team Leadership
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to team members, ensuring they follow project management best practices and ethical ways of working.
  • Manage project team members, assign tasks, and ensure they are appropriately trained, motivated, and held accountable.
Requirements
  • A strong sense of ownership and motivation to drive transformation.
  • Previous consulting experience is highly encouraged.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is mandatory.
  • Valid and confirmed project management certification (PMP or PRINCE2) is desirable.
  • Strong experience developing and managing project plans within various project management frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) involving project management software.
  • Interpersonal skills: Effective leadership skills with different stakeholders. Integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you.
  • Analytical skills and mindset: Experience in forecasting and managing project budgets, schedules, and project risks.
  • Communication skills: You are an articulate communicator and very comfortable leading senior meetings, workshops, and training sessions as well as engaging from top to bottom-line management.
  • Understanding the airline catering or food industry is beneficial.
About DO & CO

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
  • Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
  • A business where you can have a real impact, we're not afraid of new ideas
  • Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
  • The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO & CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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