Senior Project Director

2 weeks ago

Devon, United Kingdom CRA GROUP LIMITED Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Programme Management Lead to join our team at CRA GROUP LIMITED.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, with experience in leading complex projects from initiation to completion. They will be responsible for managing project teams, overseeing third-party suppliers, and driving cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and deliver projects in alignment with the overarching programme goals, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Provide day-to-day management and leadership for the project team, overseeing project management with strong leadership and management controls for complex projects classified within the Project Complexity Delivery Framework (PDCF).
  • C coach and lead software development teams in Agile and Lean methodologies, ensuring efficient, adaptive, and iterative project delivery.
  • Apply expertise across multiple phases of the product life cycle, recognising the right timing for progress and key deliverables. Collaborate with other Agile delivery operations throughout the project life cycle, engaging relevant stakeholders at appropriate stages.
  • Design and implement the project structure and organisation at each stage, establishing project controls, applying delivery methodologies, and managing transitions between phases to ensure a smooth handoff into Business as Usual (BaU).
  • Draft and develop the Business Case in collaboration with specialists, ensuring a robust foundation for project approval and delivery.
  • Develop and track project budgets, ensuring that delivery stays within the agreed financial constraints.
  • Identify and deploy necessary skills and resources in conjunction with the Programme Manager, manage a medium-sized project team, and ensure effective resource utilisation.
  • Ensure the delivery of the Business Case benefits and outcomes, monitor long-term benefits, and develop a Benefits Realisation Strategy.
  • Identify, manage, and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and secure senior-level support. Occasionally manage external stakeholder relationships.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and monitor project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and escalating as needed. Manage project interdependencies effectively.
  • Support strong governance frameworks, reporting regularly to the PMO and Business Teams, engage with assurance reviews and gateway processes, and ensure recommendations are implemented.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 6 months' contract with CRA GROUP LIMITED.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or APM (Association for Project Management) PMQ Certificate and/or equivalent project-related experience in Waterfall or Agile methodologies is essential.
  • The role requires a Security Clearance.
  • The role is Hybrid, requiring occasional attendance at programme meetings and project meetings.
  • $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

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