Project Manager - Strategy & Ops

Project Manager – Strategy & Operations | Confidential Search We are working on behalf of a prestigious institution on a confidential search for a Project Manager to join a high-profile, multi-workstream strategic initiative reporting into the Associate Director of Strategy & Operations .This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of delivery and governance. You will lead end-to-end planning and execution across concurrent workstreams (governance, budget, communications, real estate, legal), while producing the kind of clear, decision-ready reporting that keeps senior leadership and the Board fully informed . What you'll be doi • ngOwning end-to-end delivery of assigned workstreams, including project plans, risk registers and decision lo • gsCoordinating across multiple concurrent workstreams and facilitating working group meetin • gsPreparing Board-ready reporting packs and translating operational complexity into clear, actionable summari • esMaintaining a rolling project dashboard with RAG statuses, milestones and open decisio • nsManaging partner and stakeholder relationships, tracking commitments and deliverabl • esOwning the project risk register and driving structured change manageme nt What we're looking • for8-12 years' progressive experience in project or programme management, ideally including exposure to strategy consulting, professional services or institutional/government environme • ntsA PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification is requi • redProven track record preparing and presenting to Board-level or senior governance audien • cesOutstanding written communication skills; comfortable producing polished, Board-ready material independen • tlyExperience working across multiple functions simultaneously and managing interdependenc • iesComfortable operating in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environm • entA degree in a relevant discipline (Master's preferr ed) Show more Show less

8-12 years' progressive experience in project or programme management, ideally including exposure to strategy consulting, professional services or institutional/government environment. A PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification is required. Proven track record preparing and presenting to Board-level or senior governance audience. Outstanding written communication skills; comfortable producing polished, Board-ready material independently. Experience working across multiple functions simultaneously and managing interdependencies. Comfortable operating in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment. A degree in a relevant discipline (Master's preferred).

Own end-to-end delivery of assigned workstreams, including project plans, risk registers and decision logs. Coordinating across multiple concurrent workstreams and facilitating working group meetings. Preparing Board-ready reporting packs and translating operational complexity into clear, actionable summaries. Maintaining a rolling project dashboard with RAG statuses, milestones and open decisions. Managing partner and stakeholder relationships, tracking commitments and deliverables. Owning the project risk register and driving structured change management.