Senior Manager - Project Management

The Senior Manager - Project Management is responsible for leading the planning, governance, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives across the Marketing division. The role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining effective governance, stakeholder engagement, resource management, and performance reporting.Working closely with Marketing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the role will drive project delivery excellence, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and support the successful execution of key corporate marketing, destination marketing, brand, research, loyalty, digital, and transformation initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & DeliveryLead the end-to-end management of strategic marketing projects from initiation through execution and closureDevelop comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource plans, and delivery roadmapsDefine project scope, objectives, deliverables, governance structures, and success criteriaEnsure effective coordination and execution of projects across multiple Marketing functionsMonitor project progress and drive corrective actions to maintain delivery commitmentsProject Governance & ControlsEstablish and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting standardsTrack project milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and action plansEnsure adherence to approved project management practices and governance requirementsFacilitate project steering committees, governance meetings, and executive reviewsMaintain project documentation, decision logs, and governance recordsStakeholder ManagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCoordinate activities across Marketing, Finance, Procurement, HR, Technology, Operations, and agency partnersManage stakeholder communication and ensure alignment on project objectives and prioritiesProvide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadershipPerformance Monitoring & ReportingDevelop project dashboards, status reports, and executive updatesTrack project KPIs, budgets, schedules, risks, and resource utilizationProvide data-driven insights to support decision-making and issue resolutionEscalate risks, delays, and constraints proactively with proposed mitigation plansPrepare executive presentations and performance summaries for leadership reviewsBudget & Resource ManagementSupport project budget planning, forecasting, and tracking activitiesMonitor resource allocation and utilization across projectsEnsure projects are delivered efficiently and in line with approved budgetsSupport vendor management and project-related procurement activities when requiredChange Management & Continuous ImprovementSupport organizational and operational change initiatives associated with project deliveryIdentify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools, and governance practicesPromote best practices in project management and delivery excellenceContribute to capability-building initiatives across the Strategic Planning & Delivery functionRequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related disciplineMaster's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferredCertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatoryAdditional certifications such as PRINCE2, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMO-CP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma are preferredExperience7+ years of experience in project management, PMO, program management, project controls, or related disciplinesExperience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects within complex organizationsDemonstrated experience leading multiple projects simultaneously and managing competing prioritiesExperience working with executive stakeholders and supporting governance forumsProven experience in project planning, risk management, budget management, performance reporting, and stakeholder engagementExperience within large transformation programs, PIF portfolio companies, government entities, giga-projects, or multinational organizations is highly desirable