Robert Walters
Senior Project Manager - 6 month contract
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Location: London (Hybrid, 2-3 days in-office)
Day rate: £600 - £700 pd Umbrella
A leading media organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a significant people change programme. This initial six-month contract offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, including the COO and Editing Chief, to deliver meaningful transformation. You'll drive hands-on delivery of new processes, policies, training materials, and technology solutions while fostering collaboration and engagement across diverse stakeholders.
Your Role:
- Oversee daily operations across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Build trust with senior leaders, unions, and employees through effective stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitate consultation processes to gather feedback and incorporate it into programme design.
- Deliver policy changes, process improvements, training development, and technology rollouts.
- Support the Programme Director as a trusted advisor and operational lead.
- Champion change management practices through clear communication and training initiatives.
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Your Profile:
- Proven experience managing large-scale people change programmes within media or similar environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including union consultation and employee relations.
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and adaptability under tight deadlines.
- Hands-on approach with expertise in change management and consultation processes.
- Familiarity with editorial workflows or freelance engagement models is a plus.
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This role offers hybrid working flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact within a respected media organisation.
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