Project Manager - 12 month FTC
- About The Role
- 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 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
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.
Experience of working in a legal practise is preferred.
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.
- 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.
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.
+ - Planning and coordinating smooth project implementation and transition into business\-as\-usual operations.
- Supporting training, documentation and operational readiness activities.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, ways of working and delivery effectiveness.
- Contributing to the firm's wider change and transformation initiatives.The role is right for you if:
+ 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
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
+ Confident facilitating discussions, building consensus and managing competing priorities.
+ Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and business leaders.
Planning and Organisation
+ Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
+ Proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges before they impact delivery.
+ Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills with a focus on delivering quality outcomes.
+ What you will bring
+ Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a changing environment.
+ Curious and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
+ Collaborative, positive and focused on achieving shared success.
+ Passionate about delivering meaningful change and business improvement.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
- About You
- About Us
- Who we are
We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.
What we can offer you
A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.
Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work\-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.
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