Project Manager - Strategic Consulting Projects

Lorien; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London is seeking a Project Manager for strategic consulting projects on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage the full project lifecycle while ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and successful project delivery. This position allows for hybrid work, requiring in-office presence for 2 days a week. The candidate should possess proven project management experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Professional certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) preferred.
• Experience in systems implementation, especially testing and rollout phases.
• Strong understanding of change and risk management.
• Customer-centric mindset with excellent collaboration skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and risk strategies.
• Guide cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication.
• Build and nurture client relationships through proactive updates.
• Identify and mitigate risks early to protect project outcomes.
• Manage third-party vendors and contracts in line with company policy.

Job description

Project Manager - Strategic Consulting Projects

Job Type

Contract/Temporary

Location

London

Job Ref

BBBH166203_1755260646

Date Added

August 15th, 2025

Consultant

Project Manager - Strategic Consulting Projects (6-Month Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week)
Length: 6 months

Are you a flexible and adaptable Project Manager ready to lead high-impact consulting and strategic initiatives?

As the primary liaison between our consulting team and clients, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. You'll manage the full project lifecycle-from business case development to execution, risk management, and transition to business-as-usual-while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement and client satisfaction.

• Lead strategic projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and risk strategies.
• Guide cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication across all phases.
• Build and nurture client relationships through proactive updates and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate risks early to protect project outcomes.
• Spot opportunities to expand services within existing client engagements.
• Manage third-party vendors and contracts in line with company policy.
• Champion continuous learning and act as a role model within the PMO team.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ideally across regions.
• Professional certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) preferred.
• Experience in systems implementation, especially testing and rollout phases; finance systems knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of change and risk management.
• Customer-centric mindset with excellent collaboration skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and project management tools.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.