Head of Project Management

The British Museum is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Project Management to lead our project management team within the Information Services department. This role is crucial for enhancing how project management functions across the department, aiming to elevate project standards and ensure effective delivery of technology and digital projects.

The role: As the Head of Project Management, you will be responsible for providing operational leadership to the Project Management team. This includes setting clear directions and expectations, leading and managing Project Managers, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. A significant part of your role will be to review, refresh, and embed project management methodologies, standards, and documentation to ensure they are pragmatic and of high quality. Additionally, you will improve and streamline project governance, including gate processes, reporting, and engagement with boards and decision-making forums.

Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT or digital project management, including leading multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity. You should have proven experience in line managing project managers and developing high-performing teams. A strong understanding of project governance, reporting, risk, and assurance is essential. Experience in reviewing, designing, and/or improving project management frameworks and documentation is also required. A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent, is necessary. Experience in the public sector, cultural organisations, higher education, or charities is welcomed but not essential.

Benefits: The British Museum offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes free exhibition entry for you and guests, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional privilege days, social and wellbeing perks, support for professional qualifications, and a Civil Service Pension Scheme. We also provide support for carers and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional details: We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process and adhere to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard for pre-employment screening. We encourage candidates to familiarize themselves with our values and reflect them in their application.