Project Manager

Carey Olsen Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm offers an opportunity for a Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to manage change projects across various jurisdictions. Required qualifications include at least 5 years of relevant project management experience, preferably within legal or financial sectors. Candidates should have strong skills in stakeholder management, problem-solving, and proficiency in project management software. This role provides an opportunity to drive meaningful change in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as a project manager or equivalent.
• Proven understanding of project management techniques and methods.
• Experience in delivering technology projects, preferably in legal or financial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the change programme across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate project activities and resources, managing budgets and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide timely updates.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Prince 2 qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Experience: 5 years project management experience

We have an opportunity for a ProjectManager on a 12 month fixed-term contract basis to manage projects falling within the Carey Olsen Group change programme across multiple business areas and jurisdictions. The role is responsible for the delivery of change including effective co-ordination of projects and management of their interdependences together with oversight of any risks and issues arising.

This role is an initial 1 year fixed term contract and can be based within either our Jersey or Southampton office.

• Proactive project management of specific change projects in accordance with the established project management and change enablement frameworks. Be the driving force that propels the assigned projects forward and to agreed timelines. Plan ahead, consider problems before they occur to drive their mitigation. Understand and manage project dependencies
  • Formulate, organise and manage projects across multiple jurisdictions
  • Coordinate project activities and resource, assessing initial and ongoing resource requirements
  • Develop and control project deadlines and milestones
  • Co-ordinate activities and project deliverables
  • Agree and manage project budgets
• Stakeholder and supplier management – proactive approach to managing suppliers, stakeholders and project teams to complete assigned actions to agreed timelines
• Deal with blockers, issues and risks as soon as these arise, escalated where appropriate to secure rapid decisions, facilitate collaborative meetings to expedite investigations
• Follow up any actions as a matter of priority to assure rapid issue resolution
  • Assisting the stakeholders to enable effective change and realisation of projected benefits
  • Support the stakeholders in identifying project risks and mitigating actions, managing project risks
  • Ensure project resource is managed and supported
  • Manage project suppliers and their output
• Communicate with project teams, stakeholders and suppliers using appropriate email etiquette, diligently curated information and in a timely fashion. Make sure that project issues, decisions, milestones are clearly and promptly communicated to relevant stakeholders. Provide SteerCo meeting minutes when appropriate.
  • Agree programme governance structure and implement reporting structure and cycles.
  • Prepare reports for relevant committees, boards and the Carey Olsen Executive Board.
• Project administration – Follow the agreed project management framework and operational standards with the emphasis on the change management. Keep all project management artefacts up to date (schedule, RAID logs, budget) and furnished with the expected levels of information
  • Conduct regular risk assessments of project and change activities
  • Assess project performance to maximize 'Return On Investment'
  • Enhance and develop project financial control models
• Help inform and assist with the ongoing Group change strategy and improvements to project management framework
• Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of staff and external change consultants

Experience and skills required:

• At least 5 years' experience as a project manager or equivalent
• Proven understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Thorough understanding of legal sector and/or financial services and experience of delivering change, including regulatory and compliance change, within those sectors
• Experience of delivering technology projects and business systems. Experience in delivering Legal Technology solutions will be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and changemanagement principles
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent knowledge of project management software i.e. Smartsheet
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong analytical skills, and financial / budgetary control experience
• Excellent stakeholder management & experience of negotiating at Board level
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 standard related to project delivery will be an advantage

Professional Qualifications required:

• Prince 2 qualified or equivalent

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