Program/Project Manager - Digital Delivery (contract)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead and manage multiple complex, large-scale, and global projects from inception through final implementation. This dynamic role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and communication skills who can oversee all aspects of cross-functional project management, including governance, stakeholder engagement, budget oversight, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, and possess the ability to drive projects to successful completion while ensuring alignment with company policies, standards, and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of large, complex, cross-functional, and/or global IT projects or programs, including monitoring scope, milestones, dependencies, costs, and benefits throughout the project lifecycle
- Create and maintain project artifacts such as project plans, performance measures, stakeholder and team communications, and resource and time management documentation
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key customers, vendors, and suppliers, and manage stakeholder and project manager commitment levels and communication
- Facilitate vendor and supplier evaluations to support project objectives
- Ensure all projects adhere to company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards
- Identify, highlight, and escalate risks and issues within the project, and devise effective mitigation and escalation strategies to address them
- Lead governance structures and processes to drive and manage projects effectively
- Manage the implementation of project management methodology and governance tools, driving projects through governance methodology and ensuring compliance with tollgates
- Lead regular project and program reviews with project managers and stakeholders
- Perform various administrative tasks and other relevant duties as requested, and participate in authorized on-site and off-site meetings and group activities
Skills
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities across cross-functional and global teams
- Excellent project planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Proficiency in budget development and financial performance monitoring
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and governance frameworks
- Vendor and supplier relationship management expertise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience 7+ years leading small to mid-sized projects
- 5+ years managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
- Background in IT project or program management preferred
Qualifications
This is a truly exciting opportunity for a seasoned project management professional to make a meaningful impact by driving large-scale, high-visibility initiatives within a globally recognized organization. The role offers the chance to work alongside talented cross-functional teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of a world-class brand. If you are a motivated and results-driven leader looking to take your career to the next level, this position offers the challenge and reward you have been looking for.