Our client is a leading global law firm that serves innovative individuals and businesses. With 1000+ lawyers and 29 offices, who collaborate with clients to solve complex problems, encourage growth and accelerate ambition, they are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their expanding IT Services team.
The role involves managing various projects with autonomy, building relationships with legal departments, and collaborating with stakeholders across the business to maintain good governance and project standards. Reporting regularly to the Programme Manager on progress is also a key aspect of the role.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that all projects follow project management best practices and reporting processes already used by the firm
- Working closely with Business Analysts and Change Management on projects throughout their lifecycle
- Managing project budgets, working closely with our IT Finance and Procurement Manager
- Producing and maintaining project documentation to a high-quality and on a timely basis; including bi-weekly reports, project plans, etc.
- Running regular project board meetings (when appropriate to the project) and liaising with board members and stakeholders at various levels as required.
- Taking ownership of your projects, building relationships and organising resource
- Liaising with third party providers where appropriate
Requirements:
- Over 5 years project management experience, working with senior stakeholders and sponsors, preferably in a legal or professional services environment
- Prince2 qualified (or experience in working within Prince2 project management principles)
- Experience of both Agile and waterfall project management methodologies
- Proven experience in tailoring your project management approach and techniques according to the project environment
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, with an ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and drive forward change.
This role is hybrid and based in London, with a 2 days WFH and 3 days in office policy.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for project management and a track record of delivering successful projects, then we would love to hear from you. In return for your skills and experience, the client offers a competitive salary, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Apply now to be a part of a global law firm that shapes the conversation across various sectors.
