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People Projects and Governance Manager (12mths FTC)

On-site in London·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Heathrow

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Overview

Skills

Requirements

  • Proven experience in project or programme management within a People, HR, or organisational change environment.
  • Understanding of governance frameworks and their application in complex organisations.
  • Experience of managing multi skilled teams, driving performance through clear direction and accountability.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

Ideally, you'll also have

  • Professional qualification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
  • Experience working in a large, matrixed organisation or within the aviation or transport sector.
  • Knowledge of HR systems, processes, and change management methodologies. 

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The role

As a People Projects and Governance Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver our People Plan - ensuring that our initiatives, governance frameworks, and change programmes drive meaningful outcomes for our colleagues and the business.
  • Leading the planning, governance, and aiding the delivery of key people projects that support Heathrow's People Plan and business strategy.
  • Developing and maintaining governance frameworks that ensure accountability, transparency, and effective decision-making across People initiatives.
  • Partnering with senior leaders and HR colleagues to prioritise and deliver change programmes that improve employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
  • Tracking project performance, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration to embed consistent project management practices and continuous improvement across the People function.
  • Providing insight and recommendations to the People Leadership Team to inform strategic decisions and future planning.
  • Proven experience in project or programme management within a People, HR, or organisational change environment.
  • Understanding of governance frameworks and their application in complex organisations.
  • Experience of managing multi skilled teams, driving performance through clear direction and accountability.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Ideally, you'll also have

  • Professional qualification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
  • Experience working in a large, matrixed organisation or within the aviation or transport sector.
  • Knowledge of HR systems, processes, and change management methodologies.

#LI-Hybrid

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