Professional Services Project Manager (Not IT)

Akkodis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of complex initiatives. This hybrid role emphasizes project delivery excellence and strategic stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multiple workstreams and will act as a trusted adviser to senior clients. Responsibilities include ownership of project delivery, scope definition, and proactive risk management, ensuring high-quality outcomes across varied projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management within a professional services environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project delivery, coordinating teams.
• Serve as the primary interface with senior clients.
• Define and monitor project scope, schedules, and budgets.

Job description

Professional Services Project Manager (Not IT)

£65K - £75K

Manchester (hybrid)

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of complex, high-impact initiatives within a professional services environment. This is a strategic, client-facing role that combines project delivery excellence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful business outcomes. This is not a Technical or IT based PM position.

The role offers exposure to a diverse range of projects-from large-scale transformation and operational improvement programs to time-sensitive, high-stakes client engagements. You will act as a trusted adviser to partners, directors, and clients, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, commercially, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities :

• Take ownership of end-to-end project delivery , coordinating multiple workstreams, teams, and stakeholders
• Serve as the primary interface with senior clients and internal leadership , providing insight, guidance, and governance
• Define, plan, and monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources, balancing client expectations with business objectives

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