Project Manager

ROLE

This role is responsible for the delivery of strategic business change projects with matrix-management responsibility of project resources and third-party suppliers as appropriate. The project manager will work with sponsors and stakeholders across a range of areas within the firm to clearly define and delivery projects that bring in maximum return on investment to the firm.

TEAM

The Portfolio Management Office (PMO) is a global function that is responsible for the firm-wide governance and delivery of programmes and projects, working closely with other business services functions. The PMO portfolio of work is broad and includes business & digital transformation, process improvements and technology implementations often working with a third-party supplier or solution provider. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the definition of the business case with the business sponsor and other key stakeholders, create project plans and other key project documents as appropriate
• Maintain, revise and update project documentation as required to meet changing needs and requirements of the project
• Establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, manage communication approach and plans including regular project status updates
• Manage project on a day-to-day basis, including identifying risks, issues and dependencies and taking action to mitigate them to minimise impact on delivery
• Identify project resources required, agree resource allocation, assign project responsibilities and track progress.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience of enterprise-wide project implementations with a business focus covering a broad range of projects using different project delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid)
• Experience in procurement process, selection and engagement of third-party supplier and ongoing management of third-party implementation partner and/or solution provider
• Legal sector or professional services experience gained in an international firm, understanding and experience of legal business processes
• Project Management and Change Management qualification (PRINCE2 and/or APM Practitioner, AgilePM, APMG Change Management).

This is a developing role and the job description is not exhaustive and may vary in line with changes in the team's objectives and firm policy.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support to be made.