You will be part of a Project Delivery function who are
tasked with ensuring an ambitious portfolio of business change is
delivered on time and in line with the firm's objectives and
Achieving Ambition Strategic Priority. You'll be responsible for the
end to end management of a range of programmes and projects, which
relate both to our internal systems and processes, and those which
interact with our clients.
The role
Duties and Responsibilities include but not are limited to the following:
First escalation point for project issues throughout the portfolio
Govern the usage of PPM tool (KeyedIn)
Deputise for Head of Project Delivery
Managing programmes/projects of varying sizes and complexities, in
line with our overall business strategy and objectives - these will
range from business led change to technology and infrastructure projects
Helping to further enhance project delivery function, which will
involve designing and implementing our internal processes and
governance arrangements, and working with Head of Project Delivery
and other business services colleagues to define the scope and remit
of the team and its position in the firm
Developing and maintain relationships with key internal and
external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers
Guiding Project Managers in leading and managing project teams
made up of internal staff and third-party providers, ensuring
projects are resourced appropriately; ideally having experience in
line and matrix management
Assisting in the development of project scopes and objectives,
involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
Assisting Project Managers to ensure that all projects are
delivered on-time, within scope and within budget; proven budgeting
experience ideal
Reviewing and assist to develop detailed project plans to track
progress and milestones
Using appropriate verification techniques to manage project change
Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
RAID management
Knowledge, skills and experience
Management of a team and strong project management experience,
ideally gained in a legal or other professional services environment
Experience delivering Finance Transformation and Client and Matter
Inception programmes, including deployment of InTapp product suite
In addition to leading teams, it's essential for the Project
Manager to have a working knowledge of project management tools,
processes, framework and reporting standards
Experience of working with a range of project management
methodologies, and an understanding of when and how to best use them
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident Stakeholder Management
Strong commercial awareness, and experience of managing third
party suppliers
Keen attention to detail and numeracy skills
Ability to deal with difficult or demanding situations
Self-motivated and directed
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Analytical skills
Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and
multi-tasking skills
Excellent people skills, the ability to motivate others,
well-developed interpersonal skills and diplomacy
