Global Workplace Head of Project Management

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Company Description

Job Description

Location: one of our Ramboll offices in the UK

Do you have extensive experience in delivery of global workplace projects? Are you passionate about creating innovative, and exciting workplaces that can add real value to our business? As a result of a reorganization in our Global Function, Rambøll is looking for a Head of Project Management who will manage our global workplace projects and pipeline in collaboration with colleagues, key stakeholders, and other enablement functions.

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Global Workplace Function as our new Head of Project Management and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Global Workplace Head of Project Management you'll be responsible for delivery of global Workplace projects in accordance with governance and programme. This role drives project management excellence across the whole function. You can be based within any of Ramboll's key geographies and have close collaboration with Country Leadership Teams, Global Finance, Global IT and the wider Workplace function.

As our new Head of Project Management, you will be leading a team of experienced and highly capable project managers. Implementing a consistent project methodology with a focus on continuous improvement. The role will involve project delivery both virtually and physically in a wide range of environments, with project relating to acquisition integrations, software platforms and Workplace delivery & experience. You will engage with senior stakeholder across multiple functions and business areas around the world to deliver best in class projects.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Complex and global project management - Develop and apply project management governance and management across large/small scale projects that are complex (e.g., office moves, return to office, internal programmes, global programmes, regional events, etc).

• Mange global project pipeline, tracking, reporting, management and ensure execution to deadlines.

• Partner with Design & Construction peers to seamlessly deliver new office spaces, expansions, re-stacks and moves

• Proactively identify business needs, gain alignment on objectives, scope, timing, and resources

• Leadership - Lead the PMO team and deliver the workplace projects across multiple office(s)/location(s) directly and indirectly inclusive of the office, internal and vendor team(s) - including suppliers

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including workplace design, project management, and service delivery to ensure seamless execution of workplace projects

• Oversee complex projects that drive improvements to the employee's workplace experience

• Lead integration of projects with other Ramboll functions such as HR and Tech

About you

• Leadership with high performing geographically dispersed teams

• Ability to hire and develop capable team members with relevant skills

• A bachelor's degree in relevant field

• At least 10 years' relevant experience in facility management

• Professional qualifications in Project Management

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional managerial skills and the ability to lead a team

• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and strong stakeholder management

• Excellent in both written and verbal communication, possessing exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent English skills (an additional European language would be beneficial)

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development

• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles

• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are

• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

• Flexible work environment

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Matched pension contributions

• Private medical cover and life assurance

• Remote working

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Deadline: 2nd March 2025

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Do you have any questions?

Contact Director Global Workplace Tim Stanbridge tim.stanbridge@ramboll.co.uk

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times' list of Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

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