Building lasting and productive relationships with key stakeholders, Lead the delivery of IT Projects and IT Project Portfolio for the EMEA IT function Directly manage key projects and manage the team to deliver the wider portfolio of projects Managing and improving project delivery for the IT EMEA function Implementing, maturing and maintaining Project Management disciplines for the EMEA IT Team, including Establish and be accountable for delivery of key project milestones, plans, resources, schedules, and budgets in accordance with delegated authority. Working with wider corporate IT functions to effectively deliver the best possible service Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or related field of study and extensive relevant professional experience. In lieu of education, extensive related experience will be considered. Proven leadership experience of IT Project management, including change management Successful delivery of projects in secure / non secure environments, including transition into service. Strong communication skills & experience to influence senior stakeholders Able to translate & present complex technical concepts to management & customers Expert in the application of recognised, project, portfolio and service management frameworks eg PMI, APM, MSP, Prince II, ITIL. Competent in the use of MS office including MS project or other industry recognised project scheduling tools. Expert in risk/issue and opportunity management Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical concepts required for the role Experience leading diverse/matrixed functional teams driving outcomes and achieving results Results-oriented team player, with the ability to handle a rapidly changing set of priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and risk management, as well as strong business and technical acumen. Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing staff Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communications skills 25% travel is required. Prior experience of undertaking a similar role for manufacturing, engineering, development and production environments--to include classified and unclassified environments. Comfortable making recommendations that have broad organisational impacts. Possess strong interpersonal and written skills; strong organisational and analytical skills; and must be a team player. Able to gain and maintain the highest level of UK Government security clearance or relevant UK Government security clearance in line with this role (SC)