Associate VP, Project Management (Remote, EMEA)

Job summary

The role involves overseeing a portfolio of complex, high-value programs within the EMEA region, ensuring high-quality delivery from initiation to go-live while meeting client expectations and business objectives. The position requires collaboration with senior leaders across various functions to maintain alignment and drive continuous improvement in project management practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in managing large and complex programs with full accountability for scope, budget, timeline, and quality.
• Experience in portfolio-level oversight, balancing commitments, capacity, risk, and financial performance.
• Strong skills in engaging with executives and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Expertise in governance, reporting, and control frameworks for major programs.
• Solid financial acumen, including margin management and cost control.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor senior project and program managers.
• Experience in driving delivery excellence and embedding consistent practices across teams.
• Strong risk and escalation management skills, particularly in high-pressure environments.
• Cross-functional leadership experience in Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales, and Operations.
• Client-focused mindset, balancing customer outcomes with business targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large, multi-stream programs to ensure delivery against defined scope, time, budget, and quality.
• Influence and evolve global project management frameworks, methodologies, and governance.
• Ensure consistent adoption of best practices and standards across the EMEA region.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin controls.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate critical risks and issues proactively.
• Coach and develop senior project managers and program leads, focusing on succession planning and capability building.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless execution across various departments.

Skills

• Leadership and strategic oversight of complex programs.
• Executive engagement and advisory capabilities.
• Financial and commercial acumen.
• Risk management and escalation skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and alignment.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in project management or related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.