Project Manager

About First.tech

Job Purpose

What You'll Do

• Manage the venture's project portfolio from intake and prioritisation through planning, execution, and closure.
• Work with the Venture CEO and leadership team to align project priorities, scope, and sequencing with venture strategy and Group objectives.
• Coordinate multiple delivery teams, balancing capacity, resources, and dependencies across projects.
• Track timelines, budgets, scope, and expected benefits, addressing delivery challenges and escalating significant deviations.
• Identify and manage project and portfolio risks, issues, and dependencies, driving timely mitigation and resolution.
• Provide clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, decisions required, and emerging risks.
• Apply Group PMO standards and governance, maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Finance, QA, vendors, and implementation partners to achieve project milestones.
• Use AI agents and automation to improve planning, reporting, and day-to-day PMO efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 6-8 years of experience delivering projects or programmes in a technology or product environment, with demonstrated experience managing several delivery teams simultaneously.
• Portfolio management experience is strongly preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PfMP, or MSP certification is preferred; experience with SAFe is an advantage.
• Strong skills in planning, prioritisation, execution, and budget, resource, and timeline management.
• Ability to understand how projects connect, anticipate dependencies, and resolve competing priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive delivery through cross-functional collaboration.
• Practical experience using AI agents and automation in project or PMO work.
• A structured, accountable approach, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Health and wellness support.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Exposure to high-impact projects and cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative culture that encourages innovation and ownership.