About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Lead Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects within a designated Solution Area while leading and developing a high-performing team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
This is a leadership role that combines project delivery excellence with people management. You'll act as the escalation point for complex project challenges, provide coaching and mentorship to your team, and drive continuous improvement across project delivery practices.
Working closely with Solution Area Leads, customers, and senior stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards while supporting the growth and development of your team.
Roles & Responsibilities...
Leadership & People Management
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Lead, mentor and support a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
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Act as the primary escalation point for project-related issues, providing guidance and support through challenging situations.
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Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance discussions.
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Support career development, coaching and progression planning across the team.
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Facilitate weekly project management reviews to ensure effective project oversight and issue resolution.
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Support recruitment activities, including interviewing and onboarding new team members.
Project Portfolio Management
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Own and manage a portfolio of projects within your Solution Area.
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Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget, timelines and quality standards.
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Maintain effective project governance and ensure compliance with delivery frameworks and processes.
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Review and approve changes to project forecasts, timelines and customer change requests.
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Attend executive-level customer meetings and project board discussions as required.
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Support Senior Project Managers in the delivery of cross-functional and cross-vertical programmes.
Operational & Commercial Management
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Manage and report on utilisation performance across your Solution Area.
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Oversee Book-to-Bill performance and Microsoft contract-related activities.
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Monitor and manage over-recovery and under-recovery performance in line with departmental budgets.
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Support resource planning and capacity management across the project portfolio.
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Contribute to headcount planning and budget forecasting activities.
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Partner with Pre-Sales teams to support customer engagements throughout the sales cycle.
Continuous Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve delivery practices, governance processes and operational efficiency.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Project Management and Professional Services.
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Ensure planning tools, timesheets and project reporting are maintained accurately and consistently.
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Collaborate with Solution Area Leads to prioritise project portfolios and optimise delivery outcomes.
Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone who can combine strong project delivery expertise with excellent people leadership skills.
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Significant experience in Project Management and project portfolio delivery.
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Experience working across a variety of delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches.
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Proven ability to manage project escalations and complex customer situations.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities.
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Commercial awareness with experience balancing delivery, utilisation and business objectives.
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Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Previous people management experience.
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Experience managing commercial performance, forecasting and budgeting.
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Technology or IT services industry experience.
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Experience supporting pre-sales engagements and bid activities.
At ANS, we’ve created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative – and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more – we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance.
We’re proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we’ve created. It’s a safe space that works for all. You don’t have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here. Find out more at LinkedIn pages
With fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a cool office space, we’re your kind of workplace.
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As standard: 25 days’ holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more days
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A little extra: we’ll give you your birthday off, and an extra celebration day for whatever you want! Tying the knot? You get 5 days’ additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh, and 5 volunteer days!
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Private health insurance
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Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance
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Flexible working and work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year (some exceptions)
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Maternity: 16 weeks’ full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks’ full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks’ full pay
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Company social events – get ready for a jam-packed calendar
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Electric car scheme
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12 days of personal growth development time
ANS are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage diversity and anyone applying for a role at our organisation can be assured that their application will be treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex or sexual orientation. We sometimes ask for information relating to individuals for equal opportunities monitoring purposes only.
