4,121 Project Leadership jobs in the United Kingdom
Project Management Consultant
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Copello are working with a leading defence consultancy who are looking for a P3M Project Manager to join their team. You would play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end project and programme management services to clients and will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors .
In this role you would be involved in leading and supporting transformational change, major acquisition, technology insertion, and in service support projects.
Essential
- Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles within the defence industry
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP).
- Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality.
- Experience of working in the defence sector or a military background.
- Demonstrable experience in:
- Delivering quality on projects.
- Managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.
- Experience of assisting the Bid Winning process and practice such as PQQ/ITT/ITN.
- Ability to travel to client sites across UK as required. (Predominantly South and South-West Regions).
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for continued professional development.
- Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
- Microsoft Project 2016 and / or Primavera 6 certification
- Risk certification e.g., Management of Risk (MoR) / Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Earned Value Management Foundation and /or Practitioner
Project Management Consultant
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Candidate needs Consultancy experience ***
Copello are working with a leading defence consultancy who are looking for a P3M Project Manager to join their team. You would play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end project and programme management services to clients and will work closely with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors .
In this role you would be involved in leading and supporting transformational change, major acquisition, technology insertion, and in service support projects.
Essential
- Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles within the defence industry
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant professional qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMQ, PPQ, PRINCE2, MSP).
- Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality.
- Experience of working in the defence sector or a military background.
- Demonstrable experience in:
- Delivering quality on projects.
- Managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
- Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments.
- Experience of assisting the Bid Winning process and practice such as PQQ/ITT/ITN.
- Ability to travel to client sites across UK as required. (Predominantly South and South-West Regions).
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for continued professional development.
- Experience working in a consultancy environment or with government clients.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma.
- Microsoft Project 2016 and / or Primavera 6 certification
- Risk certification e.g., Management of Risk (MoR) / Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Earned Value Management Foundation and /or Practitioner
Project Management Specialist

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
**Introduction:**
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is Boeing's onshore defence business and trusted partner to the Ministry of Defence. Our defence workforce of more than 2,100 people in the United Kingdom solve current and emerging defence and security challenges and deliver sustainment, training and support services for the British armed forces. This role forms part of a programme to deliver modified Boeing 737s that will serve as the future Airborne Early Warning and Control capability for Defence Customers. This is an on-site role for a Senior Project Manager to support the modification line at Birmingham Airport. This role will report to the Site Lead and BDUK E7 Programme Manager.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Oversee day-to-day production operations.
+ Develop and implement production schedules and plans.
+ Ensure that production meets quality standards and specifications.
+ Manage and lead the production team and first-line managers.
+ Coordinate and manage on-site team as an integrated product team, and integrate with wider program team across international zones.
+ Develop and monitor production metrics and KPIs to identify performance, risks, and areas for improvement.
+ Implement cost-saving measures and strategies to increase efficiency.
+ Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
+ Evaluate inventory levels and parts demand status to support production schedules.
+ Oversee training and development opportunities for staff.
+ Identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
+ Establish and develop program governance and stakeholder communications.
+ Prepare and present production performance reports to senior management.
+ Participate in the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and mobilisation of new production facilities.
**Preferred Qualifications and experience :**
+ Formal Programme Management Qualification recognised in the UK
+ 5+ Years of Programme Management experience running large complex programmes
+ 5+ Experience in Engineering Aerospace and/or Manufacturing Operations
+ 2+ Years in Leadership position
+ Preferred experience in Aircraft MRO and FAA / CAA / MAA Part-145 organisational setups and operations
+ Preferred experience working with Defence Customers
+ Preferred experience with managing Strategic Supplier contracts
**The Boeing benefits package** goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
+ Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
+ Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
+ Inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
+ Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
+ 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
+ Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
+ Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
+ Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
+ Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
+ 6x annual salary life insurance
+ Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
+ Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Applications for this position will be accepted until **Aug. 15, 2025**
**Export Control Details:** Non - US based job
**Relocation**
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
**Security Clearance**
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
**Visa Sponsorship**
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
**Shift**
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
**Equal Opportunity Employer:**
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Project Management Vacancies
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Join our Project Management teams to help shape the future and deliver lifes essential service.
Are you an experienced Project Manager, or ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference? This is your chance to make a lasting, measurable impact, not just on projects, but on the future of water and wastewater.
At Thames Water, our project managers go beyond systems and schedules.
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Project Management Officer
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HOURS: Monday - Friday, Initial 5 Month Interim Contract
SALARY: Interim Day Rate
Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with .
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Project Management Lead
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We’re Littlepay - a growing fintech headquartered in Melbourne with operations in the UK, EU, LATAM, USA, and more recently, Australia. Our payments platform enables our customers to pay for public transport using any payment card, mobile wallet, or wearable device. Processing over 100 million transactions in 13 countries and continuing to expand globally, we’re proud to move more people through better payment experiences.
Littlepay’s platform provides the API’s that enable the integration of hardware, software and payments, often from different vendors, into a modular transit ticketing solution for cities around the world.
Our Littlepay values:
- Trust and be trustworthy
- Embrace challenge
- Solve problems, together
- Deliver with speed and agility
- Be candid and kind
We're looking for a Project Management Lead to lead and deliver high-quality API-based solutions to customers and partners, and to contribute to the company's overall success by helping to achieve its growth, revenue, and customer success goals.
Reporting to the Global Head of Operations, the Project Management Lead will:
- Assist in setting the strategic direction for the project management team and aligning it with the company's overall goals
- Oversee the execution of projects and provide guidance and support to project managers, including;
- Managing resources and budgets
- Communicating with stakeholders and keeping them updated on project progress
- Identifying and mitigating risks
- Resolving issues and conflicts
- Tracking and improving metrics
- Work with colleagues on our Engineering and Product teams to ensure consistently high-quality project delivery
- Develop and implement strategies to uplift existing project management processes and improve the company's ability to deliver API-based solutions successfully
- Lead a team of project managers, providing mentorship and coaching, and helping them to develop their skills and knowledge
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project management team, with a specific focus on API-based solution delivery
Requirements
You must demonstrate the following:
- 5+ years of experience in collaborative, complex, multi-partner system integration projects, in the credit credit payments space, delivered to enterprise or government clients
- Experience leading and managing complex delivery projects using a variety of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
- Experience in establishing effective project governance and stakeholder communications
- Solid understanding of API-based integrations and related documentation
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience leading a small team in the project management space
Other favourable experiences:
- Experience working with cloud computing platforms and SaaS solutions to deliver API-based solutions
- Experience in the mobility-as-a-service space or with automated fare collection
- An understanding of the credit card payment processing industry, including the different types of processors, fees, and compliance requirements
- Experience implementing process improvement methodologies
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required)
- A project management certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2
Our recruitment process
If you’ve been shortlisted for the role, you’ll first have a chat with our Talent team, who will set up an interview if the stars align. A short workplace preferences questionnaire will also be sent to help us learn more about the way you prefer to work. Following a successful first interview, you’ll meet with a second set of Littlepay folks, and be invited to participate in the final stage before being presented with an offer.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or if you require any accommodations for any stage in the interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Additionally, if you don’t meet all of the criteria (we know that some underrepresented groups tend to avoid applying if they don’t), please still apply. We really enjoy meeting people who might bring a fresh perspective on a problem we need to solve!
Ultimately, being part of our small but mighty team means you'll have the opportunity to learn about micropayments, and have a hand in the provision of services that impact millions of people. You’ll help us deliver on our revolutionary product roadmap and help scale our platform as we continue to expand across the globe.
Benefits
We love to look after our people. At Littlepay, you'll be part of an inclusive and diverse team that celebrates the differences and unique gifts we each bring to work.
You’ll have access to:
- A high trust working environment, with access to cloud collaboration tools like Notion, Slack, Miro, Google Workspace, and Jira to help us work together effectively
- Paid professional development (including conferences, courses, learning subscriptions, etc.)
- Harrison Assessments - our talent management provider that facilitates continuous professional development
- A variety of flexible leave options (including annual, personal, volunteer, parental, grandparental, gender affirmation, and more)
- A company-wide paid day off
- Flexible (hybrid) working conditions
- Health insurance via our provider Vitality
- UK pension additional contribution split
- Wellbeing support- including a free School of Life subscription for all employees, and counselling via the School of Life (UK) or our EAP program (Australia)
- Our generous employee referral program
- Mid-year, quarterly, and end-of-year corporate and team events and workshops
- A work from home remote set up allowance
- Short-term remote working arrangements
- International travel opportunities (dependent on role)
You'll be part of an inclusive and diverse team who celebrates the differences and unique gifts we each bring to work, and be able to take up the numerous other benefits that working at Littlepay affords you, including having access to the eclectic and vibrant culture that Shoreditch is known for.
If this opportunity interests you, hit apply! We look forward to learning about you.
Littlepay are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Sr Manager, Project Management

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**Sr Program Manager PMO (B8)**
**Job Description**
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do meaningful work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
**The Senior Program Manager** will lead the planning and execution of the assigned programs and ensure successful program delivery. The role will be responsible for leading the program activities and supervising critical project achievements. The role is critical in ensuring smooth execution and standard methods across a range of different projects. The role will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders from various Global Functions and external parties, ensuring a standardized and coordinated approach.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Leads cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes
+ Influences key partners to achieve results on time and within plan, develop relationships within the company and external partners to complete program deliverables
+ Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content deep dive sessions to enable problem solving
+ Collaborates with project stakeholders and sponsors on reporting cadences to drive to a single source of truth for the savings pipeline and inflation
+ Prepare and maintain project plans and define results
+ Employ the fit for purpose methodology for each project
+ Resolve complex issues and lead critical path processes as it relates to project delivery.
+ Identify and manage risks, issues, actions, and decisions - own the escalate process in case if critical issues and drive to find mitigation strategies.
+ Documenting and communicating the status and results of the projects.
+ Gathering project information and ensure clear communication of the outcome of the meeting (risks, issues, actions, and decisions)
+ Lead regular reporting cadence and ad-hoc reports - including leadership reports & presentations
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably business related
+ 8+ years of experience in leading complex, global programs and project initiatives
+ Project Management/Sigma/Kaizen certification highly desirable
+ GBS experience is preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:**
+ Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
+ Robust project management skills and capabilities (planning tools, defining deliverables, business case and baseline development)
+ Demonstrated experience in successfully leading complex, multidimensional projects
+ Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams
+ Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
+ Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
+ Excellent senior stakeholder management skills
+ Consistent track record of following through on commitments
+ Good planning, organizational, and time management skills
+ Team Player, able to work effectively with others
+ Ability to deal with highly sensitive information in line with confidentiality expectations
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us ( . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Sr Manager, Project Management

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**Sr Program Manager PMO (B8)**
**Job Description**
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do meaningful work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
**The Senior Program Manager** will lead the planning and execution of the assigned programs and ensure successful program delivery. The role will be responsible for leading the program activities and supervising critical project achievements. The role is critical in ensuring smooth execution and standard methods across a range of different projects. The role will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders from various Global Functions and external parties, ensuring a standardized and coordinated approach.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Leads cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes
+ Influences key partners to achieve results on time and within plan, develop relationships within the company and external partners to complete program deliverables
+ Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content deep dive sessions to enable problem solving
+ Collaborates with project stakeholders and sponsors on reporting cadences to drive to a single source of truth for the savings pipeline and inflation
+ Prepare and maintain project plans and define results
+ Employ the fit for purpose methodology for each project
+ Resolve complex issues and lead critical path processes as it relates to project delivery.
+ Identify and manage risks, issues, actions, and decisions - own the escalate process in case if critical issues and drive to find mitigation strategies.
+ Documenting and communicating the status and results of the projects.
+ Gathering project information and ensure clear communication of the outcome of the meeting (risks, issues, actions, and decisions)
+ Lead regular reporting cadence and ad-hoc reports - including leadership reports & presentations
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably business related
+ 8+ years of experience in leading complex, global programs and project initiatives
+ Project Management/Sigma/Kaizen certification highly desirable
+ GBS experience is preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:**
+ Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
+ Robust project management skills and capabilities (planning tools, defining deliverables, business case and baseline development)
+ Demonstrated experience in successfully leading complex, multidimensional projects
+ Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams
+ Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
+ Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
+ Excellent senior stakeholder management skills
+ Consistent track record of following through on commitments
+ Good planning, organizational, and time management skills
+ Team Player, able to work effectively with others
+ Ability to deal with highly sensitive information in line with confidentiality expectations
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us ( . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Sr Manager, Project Management

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**Job Description**
**Sr Program Manager PMO (B8)**
**Job Description**
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do meaningful work, and join a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization, you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.
**The Senior Program Manager** will lead the planning and execution of the assigned programs and ensure successful program delivery. The role will be responsible for leading the program activities and supervising critical project achievements. The role is critical in ensuring smooth execution and standard methods across a range of different projects. The role will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders from various Global Functions and external parties, ensuring a standardized and coordinated approach.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Leads cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes
+ Influences key partners to achieve results on time and within plan, develop relationships within the company and external partners to complete program deliverables
+ Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content deep dive sessions to enable problem solving
+ Collaborates with project stakeholders and sponsors on reporting cadences to drive to a single source of truth for the savings pipeline and inflation
+ Prepare and maintain project plans and define results
+ Employ the fit for purpose methodology for each project
+ Resolve complex issues and lead critical path processes as it relates to project delivery.
+ Identify and manage risks, issues, actions, and decisions - own the escalate process in case if critical issues and drive to find mitigation strategies.
+ Documenting and communicating the status and results of the projects.
+ Gathering project information and ensure clear communication of the outcome of the meeting (risks, issues, actions, and decisions)
+ Lead regular reporting cadence and ad-hoc reports - including leadership reports & presentations
**Education and Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree required, preferably business related
+ 8+ years of experience in leading complex, global programs and project initiatives
+ Project Management/Sigma/Kaizen certification highly desirable
+ GBS experience is preferred
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:**
+ Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
+ Robust project management skills and capabilities (planning tools, defining deliverables, business case and baseline development)
+ Demonstrated experience in successfully leading complex, multidimensional projects
+ Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams
+ Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
+ Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
+ Excellent senior stakeholder management skills
+ Consistent track record of following through on commitments
+ Good planning, organizational, and time management skills
+ Team Player, able to work effectively with others
+ Ability to deal with highly sensitive information in line with confidentiality expectations
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us ( . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Manager-Tech Project Management

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At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible - and we're proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days).
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
We are building an energetic, high-performance team with a nimble and creative mindset to drive our technology and products. American Express (AXP) is a powerful brand, a great place to work and has unparalleled scale. Join us for an exciting opportunity in the Enterprise Storage Technology within American Express Technology. In this role you will leverage your technical understanding to support executional certainty for our engineering teams. Additionally, you will ensure visibility of outstanding issues, risks, and delivery status. You will identify, support, and/or action next steps to resolve impediments to delivery.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Manages the planning, coordination, and execution of technology-focused projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and project goals
+ Leads Agile release trains, coordinating with product owners, scrum masters, and development teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of project milestones
+ Leads Program Increment (PI) planning meetings with senior leadership, product management, and delivery teams to ensure strategic alignment and readiness
+ Mentors Agile Release Train (ART) meetings to ensure the preparation, readiness, and prioritization of features for future PI planning sessions
+ Develops risk management plans, conducts regular risk assessments, and implements mitigation strategies to ensure smooth Agile Release Train (ART) execution
+ Analyzes and interprets relevant portfolio, Release Train, and team-level metrics to provide strategic insights into delivery and execution
+ Facilitates Inspect & Adapt sessions and other retrospective meetings to promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the teams
+ Oversees the process of maintaining project documentations including requirements, specifications, and progress reports ensuring they are updated in Project Management tools
+ Develops risk management plans, conducts regular risk assessments, and implements mitigation strategies
+ Tracks relevant Objectives and Key Results/Key Performance Indicator (OKR/KPIs) to measure and report on project performance
+ Facilitates communication among stakeholders, including project sponsors, team of colleagues, and external partners, to ensure effective information flow
+ May or may not manage resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of resources across multiple projects and balancing workload among a team of colleagues
+ May or may not manage and lead a team of technology delivery colleagues, providing leadership, guidance, and coaching to support continuous learning, growth opportunities, inclusivity, and the development of best practices
+ May or may not recruit colleagues with relevant experience, and develops, rewards, and energizes an effective team
+ Collaborates and co-creates effectively with teams in product and the business to align technology initiatives with business objectives
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering), and/or comparable experience; advanced degree preferred
+ Knowledge of Agile/SAFe/Lean methodologies
+ Knowledge of technical challenges and systems design, with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and drive solutions
+ Knowledge of the full life cycle of product development, from concept to delivery, including Test Driven Development
+ Experience in program delivery or project management, preferably within a technology-focused environment
+ Experience in leading project teams, with a track record of successful project delivery
+ Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams
+ Experience in project management software tools and techniques, such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
+ Experience in writing technical documentation Proven track record in managing large, complex products with multiple partners
+ High attention to organization and detail in a deadline-driven work environment
+ Self-starter with thought leadership and prioritization skills in a complex environment
+ Exceptional communication and presentation skills, and able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
+ Ability to drive consensus and tangible outcomes, fostering cross-team communication
+ Strong personal presence, active listening, summarization, and lateral thinking skills
+ Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills
+ Outstanding problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities; capable of leading technology and culture change
+ Deep understanding of the full lifecycle of product development, including Test Driven Development (TDD) and MLOps concepts
+ Certification in SPC (SAFe Program Consultant), SA (SAFe Agilist), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), or PMP (Project Management Professional) is a plus
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Technology
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-West Sussex-Burgess Hill
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:** 25012228