Project Manager

Law Business Research Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services firm is seeking a Project Manager to join their Programme Management Office in London. In this hands-on role, you will manage projects aimed at driving business change from planning through completion. Responsibilities include delivering projects on time, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and applying governance principles. The ideal candidate has experience managing cross-functional projects and strong communication skills. Join a company known for its commitment to inclusivity and career growth, with a range of benefits to support staff well-being.

Benefits

Eye care

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday day off

Pension (4% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

£350 annual wellbeing allowance

Private healthcare

Generous parental leave

Work from anywhere (2 weeks)

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Ability to create and adapt project plans to meet evolving priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in change management and delivering impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual projects and programmes from planning to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget.
• Provide governance, reporting, and updates on project milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Project management in fast-paced environments

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Business Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Programme Director

Description

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our newly established and growing Programme Management Office (PMO), a team at the centre of delivering business-critical change. This is a hands‑on role focused on driving the successful delivery of projects that underpin our value creation plan. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio, from operating model and operational improvements to product launches, marketing initiatives, and system implementations, helping to turn strategic priorities into tangible outcomes.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering individual projects and programmes of work, managing them from planning through to completion. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget, applying strong governance and problem‑solving skills throughout. Working closely with senior sponsors and stakeholders, you’ll keep workstreams moving, remove blockers, and maintain momentum. This is a delivery‑focused role where you’ll be at the forefront of making change happen across the organisation.

Why LBR?

An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.

Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at LBR and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees.

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.

We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.

"We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability."

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ideas and goals are translated into meaningful, actionable project plans
• Work with a project group from across the business and ensure delivery of critical developments
• Deliver critical change programmes and strategic projects that drive business transformation
• Manage projects across diverse business areas
• Partner with senior management and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of business change.
• Provide clear governance, reporting, and updates on progress against key milestones.
• Maintain control over scope, requirements, timelines, risks and decisions ensuring projects meet or exceed specifications.
• Embed strong project management techniques and standards across all initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project teams.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to create and adapt project plans to meet changing needs and priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in change management and delivering projects that impact multiple business areas.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Self‑starter with the ability to drive projects with minimal guidance.
• Ideally, experience working within information services or digital subscription businesses.

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

Start of employment:

• Eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A day off for your birthday

After 3 months employment:

• Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)

After 4 months employment:

• Life assurance

After probation:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
• Puregym access
• Perks at work platform access

After 1 year service:

• Private healthcare

Additional Perks:

• Company socials
• Access to Employee Affinity Networks
• Mentoring scheme
• Volunteering Day
• Mortgage Advice
• Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
• Generous parental leave

We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.

At Law Business Research, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results.

Our fast‑paced journey to becoming a global technology‑driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive.

By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.