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Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Hybrid

Reading, United kingdom

£ 600 /day

Senior

Freelance

05-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Stakeholder Management Change Management Presentation Skills Agile

Job Specifications

Join a leading telecommunications company as a Senior Project Manager!

Take ownership of strategic finance transformation projects within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role involves managing complex initiatives across systems, data, and process improvements, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Contract Details

Contract Rate: £600 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Reading/London (hybrid – twice per week on-site)
Contract Length: 13 weeks rolling (up to 2 years)

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of large-scale, strategic projects from initiation to closure.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
Drive governance processes, reporting, and portfolio-level visibility.
Engage with senior stakeholders (including SLT) to ensure alignment and clear communication.
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
Champion change management and business readiness activities.
Mentor and oversee Junior PMs and graduates.

Key Requirements

Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-domain projects.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Expertise in project methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, MSP).
Ability to work independently, drive outcomes, and manage ambiguity.
Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior audiences.
Self-starter with ability to operate in a dynamic, multi-project environment.
Telecommunications experience is desired.

Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning. As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights. Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the mill... Know more