Senior Manager/Director, Programme Recovery & Risk Management
The Role: A senior professional to lead and manage complex projects and programs in our client's esteemed Risk Consulting practice. Our team serves a diverse range of sectors, including public entities, energy and utilities, financial institutions, and telecommunications.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding career within a dynamic and diverse team specializing in project, program, and portfolio risk management for large-scale transformations.
Purpose-Driven Transformation:
* We believe in the transformative power of purpose and integrate this principle into all client engagements.
Collaborative Teamwork:
* We cultivate a high-performing team environment that values and empowers individual excellence.
* Our teams are comprised of diverse talent who collaborate effectively to overcome complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with our Assurance team on large-scale transformation programs and projects.
* Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients by demonstrating a deep understanding of their business needs, priorities, and challenges.
* Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality work products that exceed client expectations and adhere to the highest professional standards.
* Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more areas of specialization, leveraging your knowledge to develop innovative solutions and shape service offerings.
Internal Responsibilities:
* Contribute to client account management activities, including project team recruitment, financial management of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
* Lead and support the development of presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high-complexity projects for both prospective and existing clients.
* Communicate effectively with senior management and actively work to build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams.
* Support team development initiatives, including coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing activities.
Essential Criteria:
* 15+ years of experience in project risk management, program delivery, or recovery for the delivery of technology projects within consulting, industry, or the public sector.
* Demonstrated experience in Program Assurance (project health checks).
* Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale transformation projects.
* Proven track record of leading and managing high-performing, cross-functional teams.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively manage complex stakeholder relationships.
* Strong understanding of project governance and change management principles.
Advantageous Criteria:
* Additional professional qualifications in project or program management, such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or ACP.
* Experience in Project Assurance, Portfolio Management, PMO, benchmarking, and Best Practices.