119 Senior Design Managers jobs in London
Design Managers (Water)
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We have a number of opportunities for Design Managers to join our Water team supporting on key projects in our Asset Design discipline.
**A little more about your role.**
As a Design Manager at WSP you will lead and manage design projects within the Water sector. Working alongside the Project Director and Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering design work and ensuring compliance with best practices and UK regulations.
At WSP, our Design Managers are adaptable in various situations and possess an innovative mindset, willing to take on new challenges and are comfortable in working within significant and complex projects or programmes of work. We collaborate closely with external Clients and with internal multi-disciplinary project teams and, to deliver most effectively, we utilise WSP offices, Client offices and/or site locations to deliver programmes of strategic regional and national importance.
With WSP you have the exceptional opportunity to take the next step in your career, build on your experience and qualifications and achieve your ambitions. We offer excellent support in personal development and growth as part of our local teams and across the wider WSP business.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead design management for mid-scale and complex projects , managing resources, timelines, and budgets from concept through to completion.
+ Ensure projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
+ Manage client relationships and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver effective, integrated solutions.
+ Lead client and project meetings, reporting on progress, financials, and addressing technical challenges.
+ Drive "Safety by Design" practices and ensure compliance with UK CDM (Construction Design & Management) Regulations.
+ Ensuring clear communication through collaborating effectively with both internal WSP teams and external stakeholders to support the delivery of projects.
+ Facilitating and leading any discussions in Design Team Meetings (DTMs), taking clear and concise minutes and ensuring timely completion of actions by the design team.
+ Ensuring project delivery processes are consistently improved and implemented, e.g. change control. Coordinating relevant disciplines through target led workshops, enabling critical design issues to be resolved in a timely manner.
+ Dealing with RFIs, early warnings, and general communications to reduce project risk and ensure a successful project delivery.
+ Analysing, processing, and responding to design transmittals consisting of drawings, specifications, reports, and other project related documents.
+ Reviewing and evaluating quotations to ensure they align with the project's scope, budget and client requirements.
+ Managing changes and delays that have affected the project and ensuring these are resolved or mitigated accordingly.
+ Updating the design delivery programme, resource, and instructions. Have a thorough understanding of project scope and design responsibility.
+ Itemising scope of services, client briefing schedules, documentation and regular assessment against industry standards to help ensure a better set of deliverables.
+ Instigate efficiency, appropriate use of innovation, buildability whilst factoring the different design stages with the wider design team.
+ Understanding of the design process, roles and responsibilities and be able to coordinate across all disciplines internal and external, ensuring quality and add overall value to the project.
+ Multiple package delivery responsibility and team management, reporting to Senior Project Leads.
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
+ MEng/BEng/BSc or HND/HNC in an Engineering, Environmental or numerate science related subject.
+ A member of an appropriate professional institute (Chartered or working towards)
+ Experience in an infrastructure programme and project delivery environment, with experience of delivering complex projects
+ Significant experience in Project and contract management including knowledge of H&S standards and regulations
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
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We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
Copy of Graduate Design Managers (London) - Summer/Autumn 2026 starts
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
At AECOM we recognise that the management and coordination of the design of major, complex, multi-disciplinary projects, presents a number of significant challenges. As part of our Design Management team you will establish and implement the processes/procedures and controls to successfully manage the design process and enable designers to focus on the design. This includes ensuring that there is clear definition of scope, promoting good communication, driving coordination, monitoring design quality, actively managing the client and stakeholder approvals processes, monitoring progress and ultimately delivering reduced design risk, greater programme certainty and increased quality of service.
**Job Responsibilities**
Working alongside and reporting to a Design Manager our Graduate Design Managers support AECOM Design Teams and external clients by providing assistance with the management of the design process in London, the UK and internationally.
The Graduate Design Manager will be expected to support with the following tasks:
**Managing Sub-consultants**
+ Prepare responsibility matrix to identify sub-consultant responsibility for each area of scope.
+ Draft and agree sub-consultant back-to-back contracts so that all scope is accounted for.
+ Prepare and update cash flow projections.
+ Establish procedures for invoice submission for sub-consultants and monitor.
+ Track and report on the progress of all sub-consultant invoices and prepare a monthly Financial Report.
**Establish and Manage Design Procedures**
+ Establish and implement design procedures and protocols to be followed by the Design Team necessary for successful project delivery.
+ Procedures shall be collated in a Design Management Plan and will include information such as organisation charts, Project Directory, communication routes etc.
+ Management of any information exchange, including monitoring of deliverables issued by sub-consultants to determine whether submittals are as per agreed scopes.
+ Production of an integrated design schedule following liaison with all Design Team members and including key milestones laid out by the Client. Internal milestones, co-ordination sequences and delivery dates will be shown.
+ Monitoring Design Schedule and Progress
+ Reporting design progress and identify areas of risk/ concern that are approaching.
+ Identification of design deliverables, who they will be prepared by and when.
**Documentation and Deliverables**
+ Prepare reports in the necessary format as required.
+ Monitor and collate comments from the Client on design submission and manage responses from the Design Team.
+ Track and monitor status of all comments affecting design stage and final close-out.
+ Prepare and maintain drawing register.
+ Manage project websites where necessary.
+ Organise Project Meetings and the Decision Making Process
+ Prepare and agree with the client and design team a schedule for all project workshops and meetings, including a preliminary outline agenda, location etc.
+ Prepare in advance a formal timetable and agenda for all project workshops and obtain all necessary input from the Design Team to ensure all key issues are addressed.
+ Prepare and issue minutes of all major project workshops and meetings, circulate these minutes for comment before formal issue to the Client where applicable.
+ Establish procedures and processes to assist in the briefing and information gathering process such as a Request for Information (RFI) system. Responsibilities and roles of decision making to be identified.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Architecture or a related discipline that demonstrates an understanding of the design and construction process.
+ Enthusiasm for the built environment and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in design management.
**Preferred Qualifications and Skills**
+ Good understanding of the design process and its key stages.
+ Strong organisational, project, and design programming skills.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
+ Commercial awareness and an understanding of how projects are delivered from concept to completion.
**Additional Information**
+ Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
+ Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.
+ You must have the right to work in the UK.
**Professional Development**
Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP), along with our huge scope of projects across the globe, will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. Our GDP forms a core part of our business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead our business into the future. We have over 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK & Ireland, from over 40 different disciplines, each and every one of them making a tangible difference to the environment we all live and work in.
We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution - where we have graduates working towards over 30 professional institutions in the UK & Ireland. We will push you to achieve the highest standards and expect our graduates to pass their professional review first time. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development, and undertake regular training modules throughout the programme. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects, with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF53449H
**Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Program & Project Management
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
Project Management Officer
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Title : PMO/ PMO Officer (Contract)
IR35 : Inside IR35
Day Rate : £300–£400 per day
Contract length : 12-Month Contract
Location : 3 Days a Week in Farringdon
Sector : Utilities Sector
Please send your profile to :
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced PMO Lead / Officer to establish and embed a brand-new Project Management Office (PMO) for a global utilities giant undergoing a major transformation.
This is a rare opportunity to build a PMO function from the ground up — defining governance frameworks, creating reporting structures, and implementing processes to bring consistency and control across multiple programmes.
You’ll play a pivotal role in setting up the foundations of project governance, assurance, and reporting — driving structure, visibility, and quality delivery across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage new PMO processes, frameworks, and governance models.
- Establish portfolio-level controls, stage gate methodology, and assurance standards.
- Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, templates, and performance tracking.
- Lead on RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities) management.
- Engage with programme and project managers to embed PMO best practice.
- Drive continuous improvement across tools, templates, and ways of working.
- Provide insightful reporting to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience setting up or maturing PMO functions.
- Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio controls, and assurance frameworks.
- Advanced reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Confident managing complex RAIDO and performance reporting processes.
- Sector experience in utilities, engineering, or other regulated industries.
Project Management Officer
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PMO Analyst - REPORTING
**Monday.com experience is essential for this role* *. <--- PLEASE READ THIS
(I have had a HUGE number of applications without this essential piece).
Are you a detail-driven PMO Analyst with a passion for delivering impactful reports and presentations to senior stakeholders? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing large-scale transformation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a PMO Analyst , you will play a key role in supporting a global business through a significant transformation journey. You will be responsible for creating insightful reports, tracking project progress, and presenting key findings to C-suite executives . This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyse, and present high-quality reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Track project performance, ensuring alignment with business transformation objectives.
- Provide governance and oversight on project delivery, risk management, and timelines.
- Deliver engaging presentations to C-suite executives , translating complex data into clear insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Continuously improve PMO processes and reporting frameworks.
What We're Looking For
Experience in a PMO role within a large/global business.
Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience using tools like Monday.com, Asana, Excel, Power BI, or similar.
Excellent presentation skills , with the ability to confidently communicate insights to C-suite executives.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Highly organised , detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
Please contact me for full details
SVP, Project Management
Posted 1 day ago
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SVP, Project Management
Location: London, UK (Remote, with some travel as needed)
About the Opportunity
We’re an established US healthcare communications agency with global backing and a growing new presence across Europe. We’re currently delivering high-impact, project-based work for several major pharmaceutical clients, and only getting started. With operations underway in both the US and EU, we’re looking for a SVP of Project Management & Operations to join our European leadership team and help build the foundation for long-term success. This is a pivotal leadership role with the potential to grow into a COO position as the agency continues to expand.
The Role
As SVP of Project Management & Operations, you’ll lead our European project management function, ensuring excellence in delivery across all client projects, including sales aids, websites, emails, and other digital and print assets for healthcare professionals. You’ll also play a key role in shaping operational infrastructure, processes, and team development across multiple European markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Project Management team across Europe (initially 3 direct reports)
- Build scalable delivery and operations frameworks from the ground up
- Ensure high-quality execution across a range of project types and therapy areas
- Collaborate closely with client services, creative, strategy, and global leadership
- Oversee project resourcing, timelines, budgets, and reporting
- Contribute to the agency’s European growth strategy, including expansion into new markets
- Implement and monitor performance metrics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Foster a high-performance, solutions-oriented culture
What We’re Looking For
- 15+ years of experience in project management, operations, or delivery within healthcare advertising or related sectors
- Proven leadership experience in agency or consultancy environments
- Strong operational mindset with a balance of strategic and hands-on execution skills
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across markets
- Knowledge of pharma or life sciences marketing best practices
- Adaptable, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something new
What We Offer
- A senior leadership role in a growing agency with serious momentum
- The opportunity to help shape team, culture, and process at an early stage
- Real career progression, including a clear path to a COO-level position
- Collaborative, ambitious leadership team with deep industry expertise
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a strong operational leader looking for a new challenge in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, please apply below!
*Must-have pharma advertising experience*
Project Management Coordinator
Posted 14 days ago
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Job ID
Posted
07-Oct-2025
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Project Management
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Project Management Coordinator position to join our Team in London.
**Responsibilities:**
- Review all project delivery programmes and ensure all milestones are managed
- Review all Standard Operating Processes and other relevant documentation affecting SMW delivery and ensure compliance
- Raise and manage all documentation required to enable project delivery and support progress through approval system
- Review all relevant EHS legislation
- Prepare reports from various process systems to support the business cycle of progress and financial reporting
- Prepare presentations to explain initiatives to clients and other continuous improvements
- Attend all formal meetings with PMs and Client to drive the process and business cycle reporting
- Prepare and manage critical communications from SMW teams to clients and Engineering teams
- Be the 'go to person' for all ad-hoc queries
- Develop relationships with Finance team and understand the requirements for Debt and Purchase Order management
- Provide a systemic approach to maintaining the compliance of the SMW teams, ensuring that a structured format for all aspects of the business cycle is set up and maintained
**Education:**
- Degree standard education or equivalent
**Skills:**
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to prepare concise reports, prepare quality PowerPoint presentations and effectively lead discussions
- Able to work with and manipulate spreadsheets / formulas
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Customer Service skills
- PC Literate - Microsoft Office Suite
**Knowledge:**
- Understanding of operational impact related to actions/decisions
**Experience:**
- Familiarity working in a fast-paced organisation
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Project Management Officer
Posted today
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Title : PMO/ PMO Officer (Contract)
IR35 : Inside IR35
Day Rate : £300–£400 per day
Contract length : 12-Month Contract
Location : 3 Days a Week in Farringdon
Sector : Utilities Sector
Please send your profile to :
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced PMO Lead / Officer to establish and embed a brand-new Project Management Office (PMO) for a global utilities giant undergoing a major transformation.
This is a rare opportunity to build a PMO function from the ground up — defining governance frameworks, creating reporting structures, and implementing processes to bring consistency and control across multiple programmes.
You’ll play a pivotal role in setting up the foundations of project governance, assurance, and reporting — driving structure, visibility, and quality delivery across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage new PMO processes, frameworks, and governance models.
- Establish portfolio-level controls, stage gate methodology, and assurance standards.
- Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, templates, and performance tracking.
- Lead on RAIDO (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Opportunities) management.
- Engage with programme and project managers to embed PMO best practice.
- Drive continuous improvement across tools, templates, and ways of working.
- Provide insightful reporting to senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience setting up or maturing PMO functions.
- Strong understanding of project governance, portfolio controls, and assurance frameworks.
- Advanced reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Confident managing complex RAIDO and performance reporting processes.
- Sector experience in utilities, engineering, or other regulated industries.
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PMO Analyst - REPORTING
**Monday.com experience is essential for this role* *. <--- PLEASE READ THIS
(I have had a HUGE number of applications without this essential piece).
Are you a detail-driven PMO Analyst with a passion for delivering impactful reports and presentations to senior stakeholders? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing large-scale transformation? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a PMO Analyst , you will play a key role in supporting a global business through a significant transformation journey. You will be responsible for creating insightful reports, tracking project progress, and presenting key findings to C-suite executives . This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, analyse, and present high-quality reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Track project performance, ensuring alignment with business transformation objectives.
- Provide governance and oversight on project delivery, risk management, and timelines.
- Deliver engaging presentations to C-suite executives , translating complex data into clear insights.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Continuously improve PMO processes and reporting frameworks.
What We're Looking For
Experience in a PMO role within a large/global business.
Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience using tools like Monday.com, Asana, Excel, Power BI, or similar.
Excellent presentation skills , with the ability to confidently communicate insights to C-suite executives.
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
Highly organised , detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving.
Please contact me for full details
SVP, Project Management
Posted today
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SVP, Project Management
Location: London, UK (Remote, with some travel as needed)
About the Opportunity
We’re an established US healthcare communications agency with global backing and a growing new presence across Europe. We’re currently delivering high-impact, project-based work for several major pharmaceutical clients, and only getting started. With operations underway in both the US and EU, we’re looking for a SVP of Project Management & Operations to join our European leadership team and help build the foundation for long-term success. This is a pivotal leadership role with the potential to grow into a COO position as the agency continues to expand.
The Role
As SVP of Project Management & Operations, you’ll lead our European project management function, ensuring excellence in delivery across all client projects, including sales aids, websites, emails, and other digital and print assets for healthcare professionals. You’ll also play a key role in shaping operational infrastructure, processes, and team development across multiple European markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Project Management team across Europe (initially 3 direct reports)
- Build scalable delivery and operations frameworks from the ground up
- Ensure high-quality execution across a range of project types and therapy areas
- Collaborate closely with client services, creative, strategy, and global leadership
- Oversee project resourcing, timelines, budgets, and reporting
- Contribute to the agency’s European growth strategy, including expansion into new markets
- Implement and monitor performance metrics to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Foster a high-performance, solutions-oriented culture
What We’re Looking For
- 15+ years of experience in project management, operations, or delivery within healthcare advertising or related sectors
- Proven leadership experience in agency or consultancy environments
- Strong operational mindset with a balance of strategic and hands-on execution skills
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across markets
- Knowledge of pharma or life sciences marketing best practices
- Adaptable, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something new
What We Offer
- A senior leadership role in a growing agency with serious momentum
- The opportunity to help shape team, culture, and process at an early stage
- Real career progression, including a clear path to a COO-level position
- Collaborative, ambitious leadership team with deep industry expertise
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
Ready to Join Us?
If you're a strong operational leader looking for a new challenge in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, please apply below!
*Must-have pharma advertising experience*
Project Management Lead
Posted 651 days ago
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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.
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