Strategic Projects Director

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Impact X Full time
About the Role

This is a key position within the organisation, reporting directly to the head of the projects group. The successful candidate will engage in high-impact strategic initiatives across the company, working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execution of strategic, high-priority projects that drive organisational growth and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to build scalable solutions aligned with the company's value creation strategy and operational goals.
  • Define and manage project scope, benefits, costs, timelines, and key success metrics, such as KPIs and other performance indicators.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and design to operational implementation, ensuring effective execution and successful outcomes.
  • Guide and advise organisations through change management processes, ensuring that project recommendations are fully implemented and integrated across departments.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership and other stakeholders, managing issues and escalating challenges as needed.
  • Support the preparation of materials for Board presentations and external investment discussions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Requirements
  • Professional experiences in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a comparable field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in solving complex business problems in multi-vertical environments with diverse technology stacks.
  • Proven ability to scope, plan, and manage large-scale projects, identifying and addressing risks and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Strong analytical and data skills, with the ability to source, model, and interpret data to support business decisions and drive actionable recommendations.
  • Experience synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights and effectively communicating these to senior leadership.
  • Ability to view and analyse business processes from a systems perspective, ensuring that solutions align with the organization's broader strategy.
  • Proven success in leading business transformation efforts, including defining benefits, prioritising initiatives, and managing change.
  • Skilled at building cross-functional relationships and understanding the nuances of various business processes to support solution implementation.
  • Comfortable working closely with senior executives and the Board, with the ability to lead discussions and influence decision-making at the highest levels.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments with a high tolerance for managing ambiguity and leading through significant change.
  • Strong collaboration and negotiation skills, particularly in navigating executive approvals and ensuring cross-functional alignment.
  • A desire to foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and data-driven decision-making within the organization.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about driving organisational growth and transformation. You will be at the center of the company's most critical initiatives, helping shape the future of the organisation.

This exciting hire will be made on a remote first working pattern for experienced candidates based within the UK or Ireland.

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