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The Senior Project Manager will lead the Project Management Office at Disrupt.com, creating governance frameworks, standards, and reporting to translate strategic priorities into on‑time, on‑budget project delivery across the company and its portfolio ventures. The role requires extensive experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives, overseeing portfolio performance, and guiding a high‑performing project management team.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Technology or related field
12+ years experience in project/program/portfolio management with at least 5 years in senior PM or PMO leadership
Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional, business‑critical initiatives
Experience in a fast‑growing, technology‑driven or venture‑building environment
Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies
Ability to manage budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholders
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, or Smartsheet
Excellent communication, analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills (preferred certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile)
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show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> About the Role We are looking for a Head of Project Management to establish and lead project management across Disrupt.com and its portfolio ventures. This senior leadership role will turn strategic priorities into structured execution plans, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and improve the quality, speed, and predictability of delivery. You will oversee high-impact initiatives across functions and ventures, establish clear governance, identify delivery risks, and ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organised, commercially aware, comfortable with ambiguity, and experienced in managing complex projects involving senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Project Management Leadership Establish and lead the Project Management Office across Disrupt.com. Develop project management standards, governance frameworks, templates, and reporting structures. Translate business priorities into clear project plans, milestones, responsibilities, and timelines. Oversee strategic projects across Disrupt.com and its portfolio ventures. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with agreed business outcomes. Apply Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methods based on the needs of each initiative. Portfolio Management Maintain a consolidated view of major projects, priorities, dependencies, and risks. Support leadership in prioritising initiatives based on impact, resources, urgency, and strategic alignment. Identify conflicts, overlaps, and dependencies across teams and ventures. Monitor portfolio performance and recommend corrective action where required. Ensure resources are allocated effectively across competing priorities. Governance and Reporting Establish clear governance, decision rights, escalation paths, and accountability. Develop executive dashboards covering progress, risks, budgets, dependencies, and outcomes. Conduct regular reviews with sponsors, functional leaders, and project owners. Ensure decisions, actions, and commitments are documented and followed through. Provide the Executive Committee with timely and reliable visibility into delivery performance. Cross-Functional Execution Partner with leadership, venture teams, technology, product, finance, people, legal, marketing, and operations. Facilitate alignment between stakeholders with different priorities and expectations. Remove execution blockers and enable timely decision-making. Coordinate internal teams, external partners, consultants, and vendors where required. Build a culture of ownership, transparency, and disciplined execution. Risk and Change Management Identify project risks early and develop practical mitigation plans. Manage changes in scope, timelines, budgets, and priorities. Lead structured escalation and resolution of critical delivery issues. Support teams through organisational, operational, and technology-related change. Capture lessons learned and apply them to future projects. Team Leadership Build, lead, and develop a high-performing project management team. Define clear roles, performance expectations, and development plans for project managers. Coach teams on planning, stakeholder management, risk management, and execution. Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high delivery standards. Process and Technology Improvement Evaluate and implement project and portfolio management tools. Improve workflows through automation, AI-enabled reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Reduce unnecessary processes while maintaining appropriate governance and control. Establish reliable project data and performance metrics across the organisation. Continuously improve the speed, visibility, and effectiveness of project delivery. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Technology, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification or professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is preferred. 12 or more years of experience in project, programme, or portfolio management. At least 5 years of experience in a senior project management or PMO leadership role. Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional, and business-critical initiatives. Experience in a fast-growing, technology-driven, venture-building, consulting, or multi-business environment. Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management approaches. Experience managing budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholders. Strong knowledge of tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. Excellent communication, analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. What We Are Looking For A structured leader who brings clarity to complex and ambiguous situations. A strong operator who takes ownership and follows through on commitments.
