Senior Global Project Manager

Overview

Job Title: Senior Global Project Manager

Department: Project Management Office (PMO) / Global Operations

Reports to: Director / VP of Project Management

Location: (Specify – Global/Remote/Hybrid/Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

The Senior Global Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex, multi-country projects that drive business transformation and operational excellence across global functions. This role manages cross-cultural teams, oversees end-to-end project lifecycles, and ensures alignment with strategic objectives. The Senior Global Project Manager partners with senior stakeholders, manages risks, and ensures successful delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across global business units.

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end management of large-scale, cross-border projects , ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans , resource allocations, and budgets.
  • Drive execution excellence by ensuring adherence to project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for global stakeholders, including executives, regional leaders, and external partners.
  • Facilitate regular governance meetings and provide transparent project reporting.
  • Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and ensure alignment with evolving business priorities.
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation and contingency plans .
  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and industry best practices.
• Team & Collaboration
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional, multicultural project teams across geographies.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within project teams.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to junior project managers or coordinators.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to enhance project management processes, tools, and governance models.
  • Contribute to building global PMO best practices and knowledge sharing across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience , including at least 5 years in a global or regional leadership capacity.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex, and multi-country projects .
• Experience in industries such as (Finance, BPO, IT, Healthcare, etc.) is a plus.

• Certifications (preferred but not required)
• PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or PgMP.
• Agile / Scrum Master certification is an advantage.

• Strong leadership and team management across diverse cultural environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills (executive-level reporting).
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution .

• On-time, on-budget project delivery success rate.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement scores.
• Achievement of project outcomes tied to strategic business objectives.
• Risk and issue resolution effectiveness.
• Team engagement and collaboration across geographies.