Project Manager – secondment/ contract until the end of December 2026

GSK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Legal and Compliance Project Manager to support key strategic projects. In this role, you will manage cross-functional teams and develop governance frameworks to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a project management qualification, be proficient in Office 365, and possess excellent communication skills with stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Expected that candidates are working towards or have a project management qualification.
• Should have experience in managing projects effectively.
• Ability to multitask and solve problems is necessary.
• Must be proficient in communicating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide medium to large cross-functional teams within Legal and Compliance.
• Develop project frameworks and governance models.
• Manage resources to ensure project completion.
• Adapt to changing project requirements while maintaining performance.
• Resolve complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Utilize Office 365 to manage project plans and communicate progress.

Skills

Project management qualification

Proven experience in Project Management

Planning and organizational skills

Influencing and communication skills

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The Legal and Compliance Project Manager is a key member of Global Operations, and the Strategy Delivery team, accountable for supporting the growing portfolio of Legal and Compliance Strategic Projects. This role will design, drive, and deliver key projects and strategic initiatives that support Ahead Together priorities and is targeted at candidates who are passionate, energetic and looking for the chance to demonstrate their proven abilities in project management.

The Legal and Compliance Strategic team acts as a centre of knowledge and expertise on project management, process improvement, and change management tools and techniques to continuously strengthen the Legal and Compliance department’s ability to deliver and perform.

In this role you will

• Successfully guide and orchestrate medium to large cross-functional teams within the Legal and Compliance, translating project objectives into well-defined deliverables and actionable outcomes
• Develop and implement project frameworks, governance models, and streamlined processes for issue/risk escalation and decision‑making, ensuring projects progress smoothly and efficiently
• Manage project resources to drive projects to successful completion
• Embrace change and uncertainty with a flexible mindset, adeptly adapting to evolving project requirements and dynamic circumstances while maintaining a high level of performance
• Exhibit ability in investigating, analysing, articulating, and resolving complex problems, making well‑informed decisions based on comprehensive information
• Leverage Office 365 to expertly craft and manage project plans, skilfully translating intricate project details into compelling presentations that effectively communicate progress and status

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Project management qualification or in the process of earning a certification
• Proven experience in Project Management
• Proven planning and organizational skills as well as the ability to multi‑task and problem solver
• Proficient at influencing and effectively communicating with stakeholders at all organizational levels and across geographies