Main information
The firm
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.
The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Transformation Project Manager to support the delivery of a strategic, firm-wide transformation programme. Working across all business functions and product lines, you will lead the coordination and implementation of a global initiative, ensuring successful adoption, stakeholder engagement, and long-term integration across the business.
This role is ideal for an experienced project manager with experience delivering complex transformation and change initiatives in a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich environment, with direct experience in brand and marketing.
Key activities/responsibilities
- Own and manage the master project plan, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate multiple implementation workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed deadlines and objectives.
- Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation plans where required.
- Lead project governance activities, including status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
- Act as the central coordination point between business functions, external partners and the wider firm.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and drive alignment across competing priorities.
- Coordinate the rollout of the new identity across digital platforms, marketing assets, client communications, office environments, recruitment materials, and internal systems.
- Maintain an inventory of branded assets and oversee updates to ensure consistency and compliance with brand guidelines.
- Support the planning and execution of internal and external launch activities, ensuring organisational readiness across all workstreams.
- Manage change requests, assess project impacts, and drive effective decision-making throughout the project.
Skills and experience – essential
- Significant experience delivering large-scale transformation project, with a specific focus on brand and marketing.
- Experience leading corporate brand transformation projects.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong project planning and programme management expertise.
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, or similar.
- Background within professional services, financial services, legal, consulting or other B2B organisations.
- Knowledge of marketing, communications and brand governance processes.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.
Additional information
The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.
Equal opportunities
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact [email protected] and include “Disability Confident Scheme Application” in the subject line of your email.
