Project Manager - Consulting

Job Description

Are you ready to lead impactful projects that drive Informa’s success? We’re looking for a dynamic and adaptable Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of consulting and strategic projects that are pivotal to our business growth and transformation.

As a Project Manager, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of your projects, from initial planning and execution to risk management and business change activities. You’ll act as the driving force behind project delivery, ensuring alignment with company policies while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Communication at the Core:

Exceptional communication skills are at the heart of this role. You’ll need to:

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse teams and time zones.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, tailoring your approach to different audiences.
• Foster collaboration and alignment, ensuring all parties are engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Navigate challenging conversations with diplomacy and professionalism, driving positive outcomes.

This role requires a hands-on approach, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Your ability to connect with people, inspire confidence, and drive engagement will be key to your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects from initiation to completion, including planning, execution, risk management, reporting, and transitioning into business-as-usual operations.
• Manage project resources and budgets, ensuring the business case and benefits are validated and achieved.
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate change impact and organizational readiness across people, processes, and technology.
• Foster stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Manage third-party vendors, contractors, and contracts in compliance with company policies.
• Act as a role model within the PMO team, contributing to continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects, working with multiple stakeholders and preferably across different regions
• Professional Project Management, e.g. PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent
• Experience in systems implementation especially testing and rollout phases, and experience in finance systems desirable
• Understanding of change and risk management, preferably stakeholder needs analysis
• Customer centric mindset, with ability to work positively and collaboratively with others in a matrix organisation
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Smartsheets and Teams in addition to working with established project management software. 

Additional Information

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.  As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.