Principal, Project Management

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Principal, Project Management

We are seeking an experienced Principal, Project Management professional to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects across a varied portfolio. This is a senior role requiring strong commercial judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

You will take responsibility for projects from initial definition through to completion, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, quality and benefits are effectively managed. You will provide expert advice on project delivery methodologies, establish appropriate governance and support consistent standards across the wider project management community.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects and programmes.
  • Develop robust business cases, project plans, budgets, risk registers and delivery schedules.
  • Provide clear reporting on progress, performance, risks, issues and dependencies to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage project teams, consultants, suppliers and partners, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Identify opportunities to improve project controls, delivery processes and organisational capability.
  • Oversee change control, procurement activity, contract performance and financial management.
  • Ensure projects comply with relevant policies, regulations, governance arrangements and assurance requirements.
  • Coach and mentor project managers, helping to strengthen professional practice across the organisation.

About you

You will have substantial experience delivering complex projects in a large, regulated or highly structured environment. You should be confident working across multiple functions, managing competing priorities and influencing decisions where there may be ambiguity or conflicting objectives. Experience of leading significant capital, transformation, technology or operational change projects would be advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills, alongside strong financial, commercial and risk-management experience. A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent, is desirable. Above all, you will bring a collaborative approach, sound judgement and a consistent focus on achieving measurable outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to shape major initiatives, improve delivery capability and make a lasting contribution within a forward-looking and supportive environment.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 06/11/2026
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