Project Lead

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Join Our Team as a Project Lead!

Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic retail media transformation programme? Our client is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Project Lead to spearhead the day-to-day delivery and coordination of this exciting multi-workstream initiative. If you're passionate about driving change and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Role: Project Lead

Duration: 16 Weeks (extension options)

Location: London (on site)

Rate: £800-£950 per day (umbrella)

Role Overview
As the Project Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of the programme. Your expertise will guide sprint execution, govern programme activities, and coordinate stakeholders to achieve seamless delivery across process, technology, data, and operating model workstreams. With your leadership, we'll ensure that everyone is aligned and engaged throughout the entire engagement lifecycle!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day programme delivery activities, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Coordinate sprint planning, track milestones, and manage workstream dependencies.
• Drive a robust governance cadence, including status reporting and stakeholder reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive RAID logs, delivery plans, and essential programme documentation.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across consulting and client teams to enhance synergy.
• Track deliverables to ensure alignment with agreed timelines.
• Facilitate workshops, checkpoints, and governance meetings that encourage participation.
• Proactively escalate risks and delivery issues, keeping everyone informed.

Required Experience:

• Proven project or programme management experience within transformation environments.
• Expertise in coordinating multi-workstream consulting or change programmes.
• Strong organisational skills and adept stakeholder management capabilities.
• Familiarity with agile or sprint-based delivery approaches.
• Excellent communication and governance management skills to keep all parties engaged.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in retail, media, martech, or enterprise transformation environments.
• Background in supporting operating model or technology transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, (url removed), or other programme delivery software.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an energetic team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Engage in a transformative project that will enhance your skills and expand your network.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter.

If you're excited about leading a high-impact programme and making a difference in the media industry, apply now! We can't wait to see how your talents can help shape the future of our client's retail media transformation.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and complete screening questions.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.