Project Delivery Manager
10 hours ago
Chiswick
Project Delivery Manager Introduction 4GLOBAL is a data, services and software company that partners with governments, cities, fitness operators and sports bodies to maximise return on investment in sport, leisure and physical activity programmes. Our strength lies in leveraging proprietary data, technology and strategic expertise to help clients boost participation and deliver measurable health, social and economic outcomes. We operate through two core business units: • Sport Bodies: Supporting international, national and regional federations to develop strategy, assess impact and strengthen governance and performance., • Operators: Partnering with global health & fitness operators, local authorities, leisure management systems and equipment suppliers to grow participation and improve outcomes through data-led decisions. Our clients include governments (such as the UK Government and Sport England), cities (including Neom in Saudi Arabia and Manchester, UK), sporting federations (like the International Olympic Committee), and public and private health & fitness operators (such as The Gym Group and Places Leisure), all committed to tackling inactivity and increasing participation. Our vision is to create a world where data-driven decision making transforms how communities engage with sport and activity, guiding more targeted investment and driving improved population health. To support this, we’ve built a GDPR-compliant, AI-powered data intelligence platform that hosts one of the world’s largest curated activity datasets, driving many of our insights and recommendations. Our work includes: • Advising on how physical activity can drive social and economic change, • Designing and evaluating strategies and interventions that activate people and places, • Helping clients embed digital transformation and system-wide improvement, • Providing visualisation tools that integrate data from leisure and membership management systems, wearables, healthcare, and community programmes This enables clients to: • Predict outcomes of sport and physical activity investments, • Benchmark the impact of existing and new initiatives, • Analyse behaviours and participation trends, • Target groups to maximise programme reach and impact, • Set data-driven standards for decision making, • Identify key drivers of participation locally and nationally We support clients worldwide, with our head office in London and remote teams across the United States, South America and Turkey. Our international footprint brings global perspective to local challenges. Job Description – Project Delivery Manager (with Data Analytics Focus) As a Project Delivery Manager at 4GLOBAL, you will support Project Directors, Account Directors and the wider senior management team in delivering leading projects across the sport and physical activity sector. Working closely with highly experienced subject matter experts in sport, health, and data analytics, you will be a key part of the team driving excellence across our Knowledge Services and Technology areas of the business. A successful Project Delivery Manager will act as the day-to-day point of contact with clients and stakeholders from across the industry, including local and national government, commercial companies, and public sector organisations. You must be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented, and passionate about getting people active. You should have a strong understanding of - or transferable skills relevant to - the sports, health, or data analytics industries. We need you to understand how to deliver highly successful projects, share best practice across 4GLOBAL, and leverage data-driven insights to influence decisions. We’d love you to have a strong background in technology, project management, or analytics - and be passionate about using data to drive effective decision-making, performance measurement, and investment. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing business at a time when we are expanding and taking on new challenges within the sector. The successful candidate will: • Become an integral part of a dynamic team at the forefront of planning, analytics, and innovation within the sport and physical activity sector., • Be exposed to leading organisations across the sport, fitness, and health industries in the UK and abroad., • Take responsibility and ownership for delivering a varied portfolio of client projects from inception to close-out., • Provide professional services to support the roll-out of technology and data-driven solutions, ensuring project delivery aligns with analytical insights and client goals., • Collaborate with data analysts and developers to interpret, present, and act upon complex datasets, ensuring actionable outcomes., • Report on project performance internally and externally, incorporating data analytics dashboards and KPI reporting where applicable, • Engage with 4GLOBAL colleagues and clients from around the world, including the possibility of overseas travel as part of project work, • Create and influence real-world, practical solutions that deliver a return on investment and shape the future of sport for key stakeholders and clients, • Support business development by responding to tenders and identifying new opportunities, particularly where data analytics adds measurable value Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for someone who combines sharp analytical thinking with great communication and a collaborative spirit. You’ll have at least four years’ experience in a similar role and a passion for turning data into meaningful insight and impact. You’ll bring: • Experience using data analysis, modelling or business intelligence tools to inform decision-making and improve project delivery, • A proven ability to deliver client projects with measurable outcomes and clear performance tracking, • Strong interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders, • Excellent written, numerical and presentation skills, and the confidence to explain complex analytical findings in clear, accessible ways, • Solid IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office, and ideally experience with data tools such as Excel Power BI, Tableau or Python-based analytics., • Familiarity with Python or R for data manipulation and reporting, and an understanding of data governance or reporting frameworks, • Knowledge of SQL databases or similar querying tools would be a real advantage, • A proactive, self-motivated approach and a genuine enthusiasm for working collaboratively to deliver great results, • Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours when project deadlines or client needs require it Desirable skills and experience While not essential, the following would help you stand out: • A recognised project management qualification such as Prince2 or APM, • The ability to communicate confidently in another major European language, or Arabic What we will offer you: • 25 days’ holiday, plus UK bank holidays., • Flexible hybrid working, typically 3 to 4 days in the office per week., • Medicash policy, including health, dental and optical cover., • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)., • mProve YOURSELF – free fitness and wellbeing app., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Enhanced family-friendly policies., • Childcare reimbursement scheme., • Opportunities to grow your skills across a variety of projects and service areas., • Free fruit in the office, plus regular business park events and activities (for example netball and football competitions, comedy nights, Bonfire Night celebrations, and Bring-Your-Child-to-Work days)., • Monthly team meet-ups and two company-wide social events each year.