Responsible for leading the project and programme management from project sign-off through to development and delivery as assigned by the Senior Project Manager.
Provides leadership of the project by
Gaining sufficient technical understanding to lead effectively and appropriately in line with the specific needs of the change
Empowering individuals appropriate to their roles
Encouraging collaboration within the team and within NIQ
Demonstrating ownership in communication to senior stakeholders and other NIQ parties external to the core project team
Guide project/programe teams towards the NIQ Change Lifecycle where appropriate, championing ongoing process improvement and helping team members embrace the process.
Understand the size, complexity and nuances of specific projects to pragmatically adapt the principles of the NIQ Change Lifecycle and the associated tools to activity that is appropriate to the specific need.
Lead the management of the project RAID by proactively raising and resolving project risks, issues, decisions and any other blockers with the relevant stakeholder, customer or team.
Define project/programme schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value.
Correct deviations from plans and perform delivery planning for assigned projects/programmes.
Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and Product teams (or equivalent) to ensure the roadmap is understood and meets the business goals.
Define the project RACI and lead the team in its application by demonstrating effective allocation of tasks and decision-making.
Define the project communication strategy recognising the differing needs across the business and ensuring stakeholders are consulted and informed as appropriate.
Organise and lead project and programme working meetings ensuring they effectively meet their objectives through an efficient use of the the right roles as defined in the RACI.
Prepare and distribute status update reports where applicable.
Accurately manage project spend by leading the team to estimate efforts to the level of accuracy determined by the size and stage of the project and then tracking that spend throughout the project. Ensure spend is approved and signed off by the appropriate budget holder depending on type and size of spend.
Liaise with third parties throughout the project lifecycle, as required to cover appropriate application of RACI, RAID management and track spend and delivery.