Principal Project Manager
Phase 3
General ManagementJob category
General ManagementFully remoteRemote policy
Fully remoteVacancy Name
Principal Project Manager
Location City
Manchester/Remote
Employment Type
Full Time
Purpose of the Role
As Principal Project Manager, you will lead, develop and manage the Project Management function to ensure we deliver a best-in-class service to our customers. You will monitor and evaluate project delivery against the Phase 3 Project Delivery Methodology and work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality standards across every project. As Principal, you will support the wider delivery teams with escalations, planning, resourcing and play a key role in embedding and evolving the Project Delivery Methodology across the organisation.
Contribution to Business Growth & Development:
• Manage and lead on the delivery of comprehensive and complex project management consultancy services.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process, system and delivery improvements.
• Take ownership of the Project Delivery Methodology and associated templates to support consistency across delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop talent within the Project Management team, supporting capability growth and knowledge sharing.
• Work alongside the Sales team to support activity relating to project management services for prospects.
• Develop project management strategies, standards and approaches to ensure the highest level of service to clients.
• Provide coaching and support to Project Managers to enable them to deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Use PowerBI dashboards to monitor project performance, identify trends and intervene when needed.
• Use Teamwork to plan and update projects, allocate time and log hours accordingly.
• Work with Resource Planning and Senior Managers to ensure projects are resourced effectively based on capability and availability.
• Lead and embed the Project Delivery Methodology across Phase 3 to ensure consistency and high-quality delivery.
• Line-manage and develop Project Managers.
• Provide expert insight and decision-making support on project risks, issues and priorities.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews aligned to the Project Delivery Methodology.
• Establish and maintain governance processes including change control, risk management and communication plans.
• Produce high-quality documentation to support delivery and decision-making.
• Promote accountability, professionalism and accuracy across all project outputs.
• Monitor team utilisation and ensure delivery targets (minimum 80%) are met.
• Support onboarding of new partnerships and ensure project delivery structures are in place to support successful outcomes.
Essential Requirements
• Extensive project management experience in HCM, Payroll or Finance system implementations.
• Proven track record working on large or complex engagements.
• PRINCE2 or Agile Practitioner qualification (or equivalent).
• Confidence in managing challenging customer conversations and escalations.
• Demonstrable experience in owning and applying full project lifecycles and methodologies.
• Strong contextual understanding of HR and Payroll across multiple sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills with a willingness to continuously learn and develop.
• Leadership skills with the ability to empower and motivate teams.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Proven financial and commercial awareness, including management of varying project budgets.
• Experience leading customers and internal teams, ensuring governance, quality and performance standards are met.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with two or more of the following is an advantage: Sage People, Sage Payroll, Sage Intacct, PeopleXD, CoreHR, iTrent.
Ideal start date: December 2025.
If interested, please submit your application including a cover letter by Friday 21 November.
Phase 3 is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. The format of the interview will be - questions based on your experience and the requirements of the role. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of disability please let us know in advance.
Minimum Salary
£55,000 + 15% OTE
Maximum Salary
£65,000 + 15% OTE
Principal Project Manager
Location City
Manchester/Remote
Employment Type
Full Time
Purpose of the Role
As Principal Project Manager, you will lead, develop and manage the Project Management function to ensure we deliver a best-in-class service to our customers. You will monitor and evaluate project delivery against the Phase 3 Project Delivery Methodology and work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality standards across every project. As Principal, you will support the wider delivery teams with escalations, planning, resourcing and play a key role in embedding and evolving the Project Delivery Methodology across the organisation.
Contribution to Business Growth & Development:
• Manage and lead on the delivery of comprehensive and complex project management consultancy services.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process, system and delivery improvements.
• Take ownership of the Project Delivery Methodology and associated templates to support consistency across delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop talent within the Project Management team, supporting capability growth and knowledge sharing.
• Work alongside the Sales team to support activity relating to project management services for prospects.
• Develop project management strategies, standards and approaches to ensure the highest level of service to clients.
• Provide coaching and support to Project Managers to enable them to deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Use PowerBI dashboards to monitor project performance, identify trends and intervene when needed.
• Use Teamwork to plan and update projects, allocate time and log hours accordingly.
• Work with Resource Planning and Senior Managers to ensure projects are resourced effectively based on capability and availability.
• Lead and embed the Project Delivery Methodology across Phase 3 to ensure consistency and high-quality delivery.
• Line-manage and develop Project Managers.
• Provide expert insight and decision-making support on project risks, issues and priorities.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews aligned to the Project Delivery Methodology.
• Establish and maintain governance processes including change control, risk management and communication plans.
• Produce high-quality documentation to support delivery and decision-making.
• Promote accountability, professionalism and accuracy across all project outputs.
• Monitor team utilisation and ensure delivery targets (minimum 80%) are met.
• Support onboarding of new partnerships and ensure project delivery structures are in place to support successful outcomes.
Essential Requirements
• Extensive project management experience in HCM, Payroll or Finance system implementations.
• Proven track record working on large or complex engagements.
• PRINCE2 or Agile Practitioner qualification (or equivalent).
• Confidence in managing challenging customer conversations and escalations.
• Demonstrable experience in owning and applying full project lifecycles and methodologies.
• Strong contextual understanding of HR and Payroll across multiple sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills with a willingness to continuously learn and develop.
• Leadership skills with the ability to empower and motivate teams.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Proven financial and commercial awareness, including management of varying project budgets.
• Experience leading customers and internal teams, ensuring governance, quality and performance standards are met.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Experience with two or more of the following is an advantage: Sage People, Sage Payroll, Sage Intacct, PeopleXD, CoreHR, iTrent.
Ideal start date: December 2025.
If interested, please submit your application including a cover letter by Friday 21 November.
Phase 3 is a Disability Confident employer and we endeavour to recruit from the widest possible pool of suitable candidates. The format of the interview will be - questions based on your experience and the requirements of the role. If you require any adjustments or special arrangements to be made to our application process on account of disability please let us know in advance.
Minimum Salary
£55,000 + 15% OTE
Maximum Salary
£65,000 + 15% OTE
JOB SUMMARY
Principal Project Manager
Phase 3
Manchester
9 hours ago
N/A
Full-time
Principal Project Manager