Executive Project Manager (Part-Time) Jacada Travel

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Project Manager to join Jacada on a fractional basis. This is a key role supporting our Managing Director (MD) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) by providing hands-on management for critical business projects and strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for driving the day-to-day progress of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and facilitating effective communication amongst stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management and execution of a portfolio of diverse projects assigned by the MD and SLT.
• Take primary responsibility for moving projects forward, coordinating resources, managing timelines, and ensuring key milestones are achieved (Note: Ultimate project accountability remains with the sponsoring SLT member).
• Act as a central point of contact and communication bridge between the SLT, project teams, and other internal/external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, escalating critical concerns and proposing solutions.
• Track project progress meticulously and provide clear, concise, and regular status updates and reports to the MD and SLT using any project management toolsthat are necessary.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and discussions, ensuring clear objectives, documentation of decisions, and follow-up on actions.
• Assist the SLT in defining project scope, objectives, timelines and success metrics where needed.
• Troubleshoot operational and project-related challenges, employing strong problem-solving skills.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained appropriately.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the SLT by ensuring their key initiatives are well-managed and progressing.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Significant proven experience in project management, successfully delivering a variety of projects.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a part-time capacity.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with specific experience engaging, influencing, and communicating effectively with senior executives (C-suite/Director level).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.
• Proficient in using project management methodologies and tools (please specify any essential tools if applicable, e.g., Asana, Jira, MS Project).
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, potentially fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in travel, luxury, or a similar industries.
• Previous experience thriving in a fractional, interim, or senior part-time role.
• Experience implementing new processes or contributing to operational improvements.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and methodical.
• Collaborative and adept at building strong working relationships.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Results-focused with a commitment to quality delivery.
• A strategic thinker who can also manage tactical execution.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a significant impact by working directly with the leadership team on strategic projects.
• The flexibility of a fractional/part-time working arrangement.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects across the business.
• A collaborative andsupportive work environment based in London.
• A competitive pro-rata salary / day rate commensurate with experience.

Interview Process

• 1st Stage: Introduction Phone Call with the Recruitment and People Coordinator
• Task and 2nd interview stage Virtual interview with the Managing Director and a member of the Senior Leadership Team
  - Task to be completed during the interview to asses project and stakeholder management.
  - Reflection and review of task
  - Full details TBC

Reports to: Managing Director

Working Hours:2 days per week, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Please note that due to project requirements, one of these working days must be a Thursday.

UK-based: Hybrid with access to London office

Closing Date: 17th of July (Subject to the volume of applications)

Start Date: September 1st 2025

Salary:£58,000 FTE, pro-rata (equivalent to £23,000 per annum based on part-time hours)