Senior Project Manager

  • CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
  • 28/05/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Soho, London (Hybrid Working)
50 - 56 per hour (Inside IR35)
12-month contract



About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a large-scale, strategically significant programme aligned to key business objectives. This is a high-impact role where you will take ownership of complex delivery across global teams, ensuring successful execution from discovery through to implementation.

You will work at the centre of cross-functional collaboration-partnering with UK and US Product and Commercial teams, external vendors, and senior stakeholders-to shape delivery priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure successful outcomes. This role requires someone confident operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with exposure to executive-level reporting.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large, complex strategic project
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and delivery artefacts
  • Manage execution of tasks, ensuring delivery against scope, time, quality, and budget
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure alignment and momentum
  • Facilitate clear, consistent communication across stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment with business priorities
  • Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Manage project financials, including budget tracking and reporting
  • Produce high-quality executive updates, presentations, and status reporting
  • Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  • Support change management and recommend process optimisation opportunities
  • Track project performance against key milestones and success metrics


Key Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to shape and deliver long-term plans aligned to business goals
  • Decision Making: Confident, data-driven decision making aligned to commercial outcomes
  • Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including executive-level reporting
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, distributed teams and influence senior stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Management: Skilled in building trusted relationships across complex organisations


Experience Required

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex global projects
  • Experience working in cross-functional, international teams
  • Strong background in project planning, governance, and delivery management
  • Experience with Target Operating Model (TOM) redesign desirable
  • Exposure to telecoms or commercial environments advantageous


Qualifications

Essential:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Project Management, or related field
  • 7+ years' experience in project or programme management on large-scale initiatives
  • Strong proficiency in project management tools and delivery methodologies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable:

  • PMP (or equivalent project management certification)
  • Experience in technology or consumer electronics sectors
  • Experience delivering large-scale systems implementations
  • Knowledge of supply chain, operations, or logistics programmes


Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a high-profile transformation programme, working with senior stakeholders across international teams and driving meaningful business impact.