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This is an exciting opportunity to work with senior leadership, collaborate with talented teams across the organisation, and make a meaningful impact by delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of our business.\nIf you're passionate about bringing people together, solving complex problems, and turning ambitious ideas into successful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.\nResponsibilities\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nLead the successful delivery of large, complex projects and programmes from initiation through to completion.\nDrive project strategy, planning, execution, governance, and reporting across multiple workstreams.\nPartner with business and technology leaders to align project outcomes with strategic objectives.\nManage project budgets, timelines, risks, dependencies, and resources to ensure successful delivery.\nBuild strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior and executive leadership.\nProactively identify challenges and implement solutions that keep projects on track.\nLead and coordinate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.\nOversee project change management and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.\nDrive continuous improvement by implementing best practices, lessons learned, and delivery excellence.\nMentor and support Project Managers, helping to grow project management capability across the organisation.\nQualifications\nWhat We're Looking For\nRelevant tertiary qualification in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.\nPMP (Project Management Professional) certification.\n8+ years of project management experience within a software development or technology environment.\n5+ years managing large-scale, complex projects or programmes.\nProven ability to lead multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results.\nExperience managing project budgets and engaging with senior executive stakeholders.\nStrong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.\nExperience working in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery environments.\nExceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.\nExperience mentoring and developing Project Managers and delivery teams.\nA strategic mindset combined with strong execution and delivery focus.\nCertifications such as PRINCE2, PgMP, MSP, SAFe, or PMI-ACP would be advantageous.\nWhy Join Us?\nLead business-critical projects that have a direct impact on organisational success.\nWork alongside highly skilled professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.\nInfluence strategic initiatives and shape the future direction of project delivery.\nEnjoy opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.\nBe part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\nIf you're a confident leader who can navigate complexity, inspire teams, and consistently deliver exceptional results, this could be the perfect next step in your career.\nApply today and help deliver the projects that drive innovation, transformation, and success.\n Equal Opportunities Statement\nGames Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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