Project and Programme Manager

About the Company

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for driving change? We're looking for a Project & Programme Manager to lead a variety of business initiatives from start to finish, using PHOENIX UK's established Project Management Methodology. If you excel at building strong relationships, keeping projects on track, and turning plans into results, this is your chance to play a key role in delivering meaningful change.

About the Role

As a Project & Programme Manager, you will be responsible for leading various business initiatives, ensuring effective project management practices are followed, and driving collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support traditional & agile project management best practices, coaching teams on methodology, tools, and governance to embed a consistent PMO approach across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including Charters, project plans, and RAIDD logs, to support transparency, control, and informed decision-making.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across the business, facilitating workshops, boards, and change control processes to drive collaboration and secure project buy-in.
• Ensure effective risk and issue management, proactively identifying and resolving challenges to maintain project momentum and quality.
• Promote and support project management best practices, coaching teams on methodology, tools, and governance to embed a consistent PMO approach across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Confident communicator with strong influencing and negotiation skills to drive alignment and secure commitment across complex projects.
• Highly organised, with excellent planning and prioritisation abilities to manage multiple programmes and workstreams simultaneously.
• Skilled in leading meetings, workshops, and programme boards to foster collaboration and ensure project objectives are clearly understood and owned.
• Adept at maintaining project structure and governance, ensuring clarity, consistency, and timely delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Prior LEAN experience desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Organisational and planning skills.
• Experience in leading meetings and workshops.
• Ability to maintain project structure and governance.

Preferred Skills

• Prior LEAN experience.

Pay range and compensation package

Up to £50,000 per annum with a competitive bonus structure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.