We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of technology and business change initiatives across the firm. This will be on a 14 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, project sponsors, suppliers and delivery teams, you will take ownership of projects from initial conception through to implementation, business-as-usual handover and benefits realisation. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to the firm's strategic objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys driving change, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering solutions that create lasting value for clients, colleagues and the wider business. You will have the opportunity to influence how projects are delivered, champion best practice and support the firm's ongoing transformation agenda.
Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:
- Leading Successful Project Delivery
- Managing technology and business change projects through the full lifecycle using Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches
- Defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, plans, schedules, budgets and timelines to ensure successful outcomes.
- Coordinating project teams and resources, maintaining momentum and driving delivery against agreed milestones
- Providing clear project leadership and ensuring project governance standards are consistently applied.
- Driving Governance and Delivering Value
- Identify and managing risks, issues, budgets, dependencies and change to protect project outcomes
- Supporting the development of business cases and ensuring projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and expected benefits.
- Monitoring project performance and providing accurate reporting to sponsors and stakeholders.
- Ensuring robust decision-making and effective control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Building Strong Stakeholder Relationships
Developing trusted relationships with stakeholders across the firm and external suppliers.
- Facilitating collaboration, engagement and effective communication at all levels.
- Managing expectations and supporting informed decision-making throughout project delivery.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and best practice.
The role is right for you if:
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Project Delivery Expertise
- Proven experience delivering technology and business change projects from initiation through to implementation and BAU handover.
- Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Sound understanding of project governance, risk management, change control and benefits realisation.
- Ability to translate business requirements into practical and achievable delivery plans.
Stakeholder Management and Communication
Qualifications
- A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM or equivalent experience.
- Good understanding of project governance, change management and business transformation principles.
Experience
- Minimum of three years' project management experience, ideally within a legal, professional services or similarly regulated environment.
- Experience delivering both technology and business change initiatives.
- Demonstrable experience managing stakeholders, suppliers, budgets, risks and project governance activities.
Behaviours:
- Professional, proactive and accountable.
- Collaborative and relationship focused.
- Solution-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment
