As a Project Manager Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the successful execution and delivery of multiple projects across the Strategic Change Portfolio and IT. You will be instrumental in supporting the organization to achieve its strategic goals by shaping and executing the continued development and evolution of project management within Admiral.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of project and senior project managers, providing clear direction, support, and regular feedback to drive high performance and engagement.
* Take ownership of all aspects of people management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development planning for your team.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and motivating team environment via effective meetings, collaboration channels, and opportunities for knowledge sharing.
* Support the dissemination of best-in-class project management capabilities, championing delivery excellence across the business.
Project Delivery and Execution
* Provide support and guidance for projects, including hands‑on support, as and when required.
* Own and deliver projects, as required, in line with best practice and Admiral governance and change standards.
* Ensure adherence to the appropriate governance and change control based on project type, size, and complexity, and monitor agreed KPIs to ensure expected value is delivered.
* Provide and ensure clear and appropriate project updates on status, performance, and risk are provided, on time and at the expected standard.
* Own and operate an appropriate front door process to support demand and capacity management for new projects and initiatives to be assessed and supported.
Metrics and Project Performance
* Support the development and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of our projects, setting and maintaining clear controls on performance and costs.
* Support the development of a culture within the project management team that focuses on delivering value rather than process through forums within our team that discuss and challenge these.
* Set performance goals and regularly assess individual and team performance based on defined metrics.
Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
* Work closely with the Head of Project Management and Delivery Capabilities to create and deliver on a team strategy that delivers value aligned to Admiral's strategic objectives.
* Evaluate and refine project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Lead lessons learned/post‑project reviews to capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement across future projects.
Desirable
* Experience of leading the delivery of large, complex projects
* SAFe certification
* Project Management certification
* Management certification
Experience Required
* Experience in managing, developing, and motivating teams of project management professionals
* Expert knowledge of project methodologies, tools, and best practices
* Extensive experience of managing change delivery in large, complex organizations
* Extensive experience of agile and waterfall delivery methodologies
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