Project Manager

WD-40 Company

. Lead multiple complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring agreed scope, timescales, quality and budgets are achieved .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise, leading complex, cross-functional projects while ensuring adherence to scope, quality, and budget. Proficient in developing and implementing PMO frameworks and governance structures to enhance project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

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End-To-End Project ManagementPMO DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementProject Portfolio ReportingRisk Identification and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementGovernance FrameworkProject Lifecycle ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentBudget ManagementChange ControlRisk ManagementDecision MakingCoaching and MentoringContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsAccountabilityIndependent WorkAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft PlannerPower BIProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional ProjectsEIMEA Project ManagementProject Management MethodologyPortfolio ReportingStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring agreed scope, timescales, quality and budgets are achieved
Help design, pilot and embed an EIMEA project management methodology and PMO framework
Develop practical and proportionate governance, project lifecycles, templates, toolkits and portfolio reporting
Work with sponsors and stakeholders to define business cases, objectives, deliverables, success measures and project tolerances
Create and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets, risks, issues, decisions and change controls
Bring diverse teams and external partners together, establish clear ownership and maintain delivery momentum
Provide project and portfolio reporting to sponsors, leadership teams and governance forums
Identify risks and potential impacts early and recommend options for resolution or mitigation
Support prioritisation of EIMEA projects in line with business plans and strategic objectives
Coach and support colleagues to adopt consistent, effective and scalable project management practices
Capture lessons learned and continuously improve the project management approach

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years’ experience leading projects of varied scope and complexity across multiple business functions
Strong end-to-end project management experience, with clear personal accountability for taking complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through to delivery
Practical experience of designing, establishing or significantly improving a PMO, project management methodology, governance framework, toolkit or portfolio reporting approach
Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence, challenge and create accountability without direct authority
Ability to bring structure to ambiguity, work independently and translate business requirements into clear plans, actions, ownership and decisions
Experience using project and portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner and Power BI, or equivalent systems
Full driving licence
Flexibility to undertake occasional business travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement
Occasional business travel