Project Manager

This business is dynamic, rapidly scaling, and driven by a culture of continuous evolution. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, anticipation, commitment, and collaboration, and expects its leaders to set the pace.

Client Details

Michael Page are the exclusive search partner for a high-growth, private-equity-backed organisation undergoing a significant multi-workstream transformation programme in the heart of Leeds. Following consecutive years of double-digit growth, the business is scaling into new geographies, enhancing its technology platforms, and building the operational foundations for its next phase of growth.

This permanent position is highly visible and central to the long-term value creation plan. We are seeking a diplomatic Project Manager with the emotional intelligence to navigate senior stakeholders, bring structure to complexity, and deliver meaningful impact across cross-functional teams.

You will thrive here if you are ambitious, a great team player and commercially astute.

Description

Planning & Delivery

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones aligned to strategic objectives.
• Execute delivery using best-practice methodologies and structured governance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams with clarity and empathy; foster accountability and momentum.
• Empower teams, remove blockers, and ensure delivery excellence.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships across the business, from operational teams to senior executives.
• Influence decisions and manage expectations in environments with strong personalities and differing viewpoints.

Risk, Governance & Quality

• Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Maintain rigorous quality standards and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.

Budget & Resource Management

• Track costs, forecast accurately, and ensure resource utilisation meets project demands.

Continuous Improvement

• Apply lean methodologies to simplify and streamline processes.
• Champion innovation and propose new ways of working that drive efficiency.

Profile

Essential

• ~5+ years' project management experience across complex projects with multiple interdependencies.
• A proactive, self-driven mindset with strong ownership.
• The ability to balance methodical structure with the agility to adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong understanding of project tools, governance, risk management, and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relationship-focused, influential, and resilient.

Desirable

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Exposure to technology-led environments or digital transformation.

Advantageous

• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth businesses.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 + 10% company bonus
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays and work anniversary.
• Medicash and Open Up Mental Health Membership for wellbeing support.
• Additional benefits to enhance your work-life balance.