Senior Project Manager

Cooper Parry; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Senior Manager in Business Process Optimisation to drive transformation initiatives. In a role central to operational efficiency, you will lead process redesigns and collaborate across departments to enhance both client and employee experience. The position requires strong leadership in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering business process optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading discovery and redesign of processes across services.
• Identifying inefficiencies and proposing scalable improvements.
• Managing change projects from scoping to delivery.

Skills

Process Improvement

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

Lucidchart

Miro

Visio

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About The Role...

As Cooper Parry continues to scale rapidly, through both organic growth and acquisition, we’re transforming how we operate. Our goal is to build a truly agile, efficient, and scalable platform for future growth - and this role will be central to delivering that ambition.

About The Role...

As Cooper Parry continues to scale rapidly, through both organic growth and acquisition, we’re transforming how we operate. Our goal is to build a truly agile, efficient, and scalable platform for future growth - and this role will be central to delivering that ambition.

You’ll be a natural problem solver, a collaborative leader, and a hands-on change agent who brings both strong technical rigour and people-first thinking to the challenge of operational transformation.

About The Day To Day…

As a Senior Manager within Business Process Optimisation (BPO), you’ll drive high-impact initiatives that simplify ways of working, improve client and employee experience, and directly influence margin and value creation across the firm.

You’ll be getting stuck into a wide range of tasks, including;

Process Optimisation Delivery

• Leading discovery, analysis, and redesign of core processes across multiple service lines and operational functions.
• Mapping current and future-state processes with clear visuals, evidence-based insights, and financial impact analysis.
• Identifying inefficiencies, duplication, risk, and cost-to-serve opportunities, and proposing improvements that are scalable and commercially impactful
• Managing change projects from scoping to delivery - ensuring measurable outcomes on cost, margin, revenue enablement, or client experience.
• Supporting cross-functional transformation programmes by working closely with service leads and the Transformation Team.
  
  

Collaboration & Engagement

• Working across the business to understand operational challenges and co-designing solutions that work in practice.
• Facilitating workshops, user interviews, and root-cause analysis sessions.
• Partnering with Technology, Business Operations, and Finance to align process changes with automation and digital capability.
• Acting as a key point of engagement with stakeholders - including Service Line Heads, Directors, and Ops Leadership.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Supporting the rollout of process governance frameworks, templates, and standards.
• Helping embed a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the business.
• Defining and tracking KPIs linked to financial outcomes and operational value.
• Contributing to BPO dashboards and insight packs for senior stakeholders and the Board.
  
  

About You...

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, you will have;

• A proven track record of delivering business process optimisation and operational improvement in a complex, people-driven environment (e.g. professional services, financial services, consulting or similar)
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies — Lean, Six Sigma, Agile — ideally certified (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent)
• Experience in process mapping and redesign tools (Lucidchart, Miro, Visio)
• Financial awareness — able to assess and communicate impact on margin, value streams, cost-to-serve and revenue enablement
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and engage stakeholders across levels and functions
• Strong written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and Boards
  
  

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, apply now! Bring your expertise and help us continue to push the boundaries of accountancy and professional services.

About Us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Check Out Our Recent Achievements

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience
  
  

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s Why We Offer Things Like

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
  
  

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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