Project Managers & Senior Project Managers

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The Opportunity

Save the Children are currently looking for experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to be based in our central London office, on a permanent/ongoing basis, or on 1-2 year fixed term contracts.

In these roles, you will manage key projects within a portfolio of programmes aligned to our global strategy. These projects include organisational change initiatives, finance and supply chain systems and infrastructure activities. Many of the projects have technology components and dependant on platform may have significant software development. Most projects require international rollout.

Your responsibilities will include:

-Leading the project management of strategic projects working within a Waterfall / Agile methodology to deliver agreed benefits

-Partnering with senior level stakeholders and influence project definition and scope, to ensure translation into a viable project.

-Ensuring that projects are aligned with strategic goals and are supported by sound business cases

-Proactively identifying and managing project risks; and monitor and drive the resolution of issues

In order to be successful you will have:

-An extensive track record of successfully managing large and complex change projects and programmes in a multinational environment. Experience in financial IT systems (particularly Agresso), Supply Chain, Child Protection or organisation design is highly beneficial.

-Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and project priorities and standards (SCRUM, and others like Prince2 etc.)

-Demonstrable skills in managing and reporting complex projects within a Portfolio office / PMO structure

-Comprehensive management and influencing skills with experience of working with senior level executives

-A technical understanding of IT infrastructure and technology development / deployment preferably in web/cloud based solution

-Experience of project managing the deployment of financial, HR, CRM and/or supply chain systems is desirable

-On a personal level you will also have a strong results orientation, excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, a high degree of cultural awareness and a collaborative approach.

The role offers a competitive package in the context of the sector.

The organisation

We employ approximately 17,000 people and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education and protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise childrens rights and ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards 3 breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

- Violence against children is no longer tolerated

Application information

This is a great opportunity to be part of a talented team delivering projects that will have an impact on the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged children across the world.

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.