Job Description

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Project Manager

with strong expertise in

program planning, PMO governance, and testing project management

. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project plans, ensuring cross-stream alignment, and driving disciplined project execution across the full software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex, multi-stream programs, strong command of Microsoft Project, and a proven ability to lead in structured, fast-paced enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Control

Develop and maintain

integrated project plans

using Microsoft Project to

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Level 4

, covering horizontal workstreams and vertical SDLC phases. Identify, document, and track

deliverables, dependencies, and milestones

across all program streams. Collaborate with

Stream Project Managers

to define and manage

give/get dependencies

and ensure alignment.

Baseline

project plans, monitor

critical paths

, and track progress, risks, and deviations. Conduct

impact assessments

for changes in scope, schedule, and risk mitigation activities. Provide forward-looking insights on

slack opportunities

and

schedule optimization

. Update plans with

actual progress

at agreed frequencies (weekly/monthly) and re-baseline when required. Facilitate

program reviews, steering committee updates

, and

planning workshops

. Ensure consistent use of

planning terminology, structure, and communication standards

across all teams.

PMO Governance & Reporting

Serve as the

PMO Lead

for the program, driving planning discipline and governance excellence. Prepare and deliver

status reports, dashboards

, and

ad-hoc management reports

for stakeholders. Facilitate governance meetings, program reviews, and executive steering committee sessions. Maintain alignment with PMO frameworks, ensuring

standardized reporting

and

risk/control compliance

.

Testing Project Management

Oversee the

testing workstream

, covering functional, integration, UAT, and regression phases. Collaborate with

QA leads

to align

test planning, execution, and defect management

with program milestones. Track

test coverage

,

entry/exit criteria

, and

readiness for go-live

. Manage

testing risks

,

test environments

, and

dependencies

with development and business stakeholders. Ensure the testing schedule aligns with the overall delivery roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

12+ years

of experience in

project or program management

, including at least

3 complex multi-stream projects

planned using Microsoft Project. Formal

certification in Microsoft Project

or equivalent enterprise planning tools. Strong understanding of

SDLC

,

Agile/Waterfall

methodologies, and

testing lifecycle management

. Proven track record in

PMO governance

,

stakeholder engagement

, and

executive reporting

. Expertise in

risk management

,

change control

, and

schedule impact analysis

. Excellent

communication, coordination, and leadership

skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP

,

PRINCE2

,

PMI-SP

, or

MSP

certification.

ISTQB

or equivalent testing certification. Experience working in

enterprise environments

such as

SAP

,

CRM

, or

ERP

systems. Familiarity with tools such as

JIRA

,

Confluence

,

Power BI

, or

ServiceNow

.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E14 6HB