Purpose of Position
Reporting to and working in close partnership with the Head of Project Management, the Lead Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of multiple concurrent and interconnected mid-sized strategic projects.
In this new role, you will line manage the Project Manager and Project Operations functions, providing strategic direction and leadership and fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
The role requires outstanding, communication, leadership and time management skills to motivate a team towards project delivery in line with Awin’s overall strategic vision.
Key Tasks
- Work in close partnership with the Head of Project Management to plan and manage the PMO project portfolio, collaborating holistically on overall progress and milestone adherence.
- Lead 4 (Junior) Project Managers and 1 Project Operations Manager, guiding the execution of the project portfolio from inception to delivery and ensuring continued alignment with Awin’s strategic goals.
- Safeguard delivery of the portfolio by proactively managing risks and dependencies, escalating to the Head of Project Management and working collaboratively to find mitigation options.
- Monitor timelines, KPIs and resource utilisation within your portfolio, evaluating change and proactively discussing needs with the Head of Project Management.
- Own all program reporting preparation, collaborating with the Project Operations Manager to gather input and translating content into easy-to-digest formats for a variety of audiences up to C-level.
- Develop and maintain a business facing PMO communication strategy to increase awareness and visibility of the PMO and act as an ambassador for its value in the organisation.
- Lead the strategic thinking behind the Project Operations function, identifying opportunities to improve project management practices in the business , and working with the Junior Project Operations Manager to implement.
- Coach the (Junior) Project and Operations Managers in project management best-practice, identifying areas for continuous improvement and encouraging knowledge sharing amongst the wider PMO.
Skills & Expertise
- 1+ years of team leadership experience with strong people management skills in an international environment, ideally including exposure of managing remote teams.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in project or program management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale cross-functional projects in a fast-paced tech/online environment.
- Fluent in Project Management best practice including project charters, RACI, critical path planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and communication strategies.
- Track record of motivating teams, driving alignment and making impactful decisions that lead to the achievement of strategic goals.
- Outstanding communication skills (both verbal and written) and an ability to negotiate and build trusted relationships with senior executives and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, comfortable to work flexibly and with ambiguity in complex environments.
- An advocate for continuous improvement with exceptional attention to detail, looking to raise the standard of all work that you do.
- Self-driven with a high degree of ownership, able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Consultancy experience, especially within digital/online marketing, ecommerce or the affiliate industry, desirable.
- PRINCE2, PMP, or similar project management certification is a plus.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite, Asana is a plus.
- Business fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
Our Offer
- Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.
- Flexi-Office: Do you prefer to work from our cool office, from home, or in a completely different environment? With us, the choice is yours. We offer the flexibility to work wherever you want within our Awin locations.
- Welfare: We provide you with a life assurance, travel insurance and a private health insurance that covers several types of health, vision, and dental treatments. Furthermore, you can take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loan.
- Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being.
- Development: We’ve built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development. You can also improve your English skills by participating in our local language course.
- Remote Working: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.
- Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program and show your appreciation for colleagues who have gone the extra mile to support
Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.
Like all businesses, we’ve had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual ‘Life @ Awin’ hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.
Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world’s leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
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