Project Manager

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire The role: We are looking for an experienced IS Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of business and technology projects. Working across multiple business functions and international operating companies, you'll be responsible for driving projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, timeline and quality objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and organised project professional who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IS and business change projects. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and resource requirements. Manage project budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, dependencies and change controls. Coordinate technical and business workstreams to ensure successful project outcomes. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, operating companies and external suppliers. Provide clear project reporting and updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums. Support effective project governance, quality assurance and compliance with established delivery frameworks. Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, creating a positive and collaborative delivery environment. Manage third-party suppliers and ensure contractual and delivery obligations are met. Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to maintain delivery momentum. Your skills: Proven experience delivering complex IT, IS or business transformation projects. Experience managing projects involving platforms, infrastructure, ERP, CRM or business change initiatives. Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, including Waterfall and Hybrid approaches. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, project governance and delivery controls. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously. Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Experience working with third-party suppliers and external delivery partners. Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, APM or equivalent is desirable. A collaborative leadership style and passion for delivering successful outcomes. Why join us? You'll be a proactive and adaptable project professional who can work effectively in a dynamic environment, balancing structure and governance with a practical, delivery-focused approach. You'll enjoy building relationships, solving complex challenges and helping teams achieve shared goals while making a meaningful impact across a global organisation.