Project Management Team Lead

Company Description

Job Description

The Project Management Team Leader is responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of high-impact, strategic initiatives selected to propel CGA's expansion into new markets and facilitate sustained, double-digit revenue growth.

With our PMO in a pivotal phase of maturation, this team lead will work to refine and enhance existing processes whilst building new frameworks that align with our evolving needs. The PMTL plays a critical role in securing alignment with and buy-in from senior stakeholders to our PM process, ensuring that our approach to project management supports the broader strategic vision of CGA. This leader thrives in dynamic environments and has a passion for shaping high-performing teams to deliver transformative product and capability launches.  

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

· Establishes appropriate departmental KPIs and objectives and is accountable for Project Manager performance.

· Communicates business direction, policy and purpose where these may drive or affect employee engagement; provides guidance to individuals on long-term development goals and career opportunities

· Analyses Team operations; draws up and is accountable for delivery of improvement plans, Structures department to deliver on company strategy and program plans

Stakeholder Management & Communication

· Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism

· Ensures clear communication of delegated tasks and provides sufficient autonomy to motivate and empower individuals

· Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and makes appropriate choices from alternatives

Service Level Management
· Defines and is accountable for the delivery and achievement of the quality standards associated with department’s processes, practice and services to stakeholders.

· Ensures that project delivery is monitored effectively and that identified actions to maintain or improve levels of service are implemented

Project & change management
· Works closely with the PMO Director to ensure and maintain alignment of the project management function to the portfolio plan.

· Accountable for the delivery of PMO projects as defined within the portfolio plan including allocation of project management resource and escalation of risks/issues.

· Collaborates effectively with the Business Analysis team to ensure project managers have everything they need to succeed
 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum 5 – 8 years project management experience, inclusive of 3 years of previous leadership experience within the hospitality or FMCG industry

· Strong experience in a client-facing role, preferably from the Market research industry or from FMCG clients or hospitality.

· Knowledge of Project management methodologies or frameworks and tools (waterfall, MS projects), Strong presentation skills.

· Ability to build trust and engage with the colleagues and various teams. Strong networking skills and ready to build new relationships with clients

· An engaged and ambitious mindset, not afraid of challenging the status quo. 

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

Professional Growth - You will have a chance to grow with us, leading important clients and facing challenges that will bring you to the next stage in your career. You will get the chance to work on exciting projects with leading industry clients and build a strong network.

Training & Development - You will learn about all the services that NielsenIQ provides. Employees are encouraged to pursue growth opportunities and are provided with professional training to enable them to stay at the forefront of the latest marketing trends.

Benefits - In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive non-financial benefits package, including collective agreements (occupational pension and parental leave), access to our office facilities in stockport, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Great Culture - Our core values are client obsessed, driven to win, accountable for results and committed to integrity. You will experience a dynamic, open, international, and solution-oriented environment where you can simply be yourself.

ARE YOU THE ONE WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

Apply now by clicking the “Apply” button. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and we will close the ad once we have hired our new colleague. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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