Senior Project Manager

KP Law; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working (3 days in the office,

Cash-back healthcare scheme

Enhanced family friendly polices

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff referral scheme

State of the art working environment

Job summary

KP Law in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery squads on high-impact claim delivery and technology projects, shaping the firm's platform for group litigation. You will collaborate with legal, operational and tech teams to drive fast-paced changes and measurable outcomes.

You’ll use Salesforce, Generative and Agentic AI, client mobile apps and other integrated tools, build robust plans, manage scope and budgets, and mentor teams to deliver value for hundreds of

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in project management.
• Strong experience building and maintaining schedules in PM tools (Monday.com) and showing inter-team dependencies.
• Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle and the roles of functional teams in project delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint & Monday.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and external providers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to translate complex scenarios into deliverables.
• Strong team player with ability to influence multiple teams.
• Highly self-motivated to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an agile way with prioritized value.
• Strong negotiation skills to navigate competing priorities.
• PM certification is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to travel to all offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery squad to define, execute and launch project deliverables.
• Define scope, timelines, activities, resources and budgets.
• Build and maintain clear project plans and schedules using PM tools (Monday.com).
• Manage project risks, dependencies and opportunities.
• Coordinate stakeholders across legal, operational and technology teams.
• Track and communicate project progress and KPIs.
• Deliver clear and meaningful project reporting.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and repositories.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
• Act as a change champion across the business.
• Support collaboration across multidisciplinary delivery squads.

Skills

Project management

PM tools (Monday.com)

SDLC knowledge

MS Office suite

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Agile delivery

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Client mobile apps

3rd party integrations

Job description

About Us:

Join a fast-growing law firm transforming group litigation.

KP Law is not your typical law firm. We believe what we are doing is unique in the Group Action claim space and sets us apart from our competitors

We represent more than 500,000 clients across large-scale group action claims, combining legal expertise, smart processes and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional outcomes and client experiences.

We’re now looking for a Project Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth leading high-impact projects, shaping the way we work, and helping deliver a best-in-class claims platform.

If you enjoy solving problems, leading collaborative teams, and delivering meaningful change in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join KP Law as a Project Manager?

At KP Law we manage project delivery differently to traditional methods. We are constantly learning, evolving, and delivering new and innovative pieces of work. This often means projects don't have a pre-defined path based on previous projects, so it's important you are comfortable with being able to work with colleagues to quickly understand what is required and how to plan and deliver it at pace, self-learn and find solutions to new challenges.

You will lead delivery squads working on projects that directly impact how we serve hundreds of thousands of clients. You will work alongside talented legal, operational and technology teams, helping shape both our platform and the future of group litigation.

At KP Law, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead exciting claim delivery and technology projects
• Work with best-in-class technology products including Salesforce, Generative & Agentic AI, client mobile apps and other 3rd party integrated software tools
• Influence how we develop our project management and delivery practices
• Collaborate with passionate people who genuinely want to make a difference
• Add to your CV experience through exposure to different project types in a growing, ambitious business

Role Summary:

As a Project Manager, you will be part of our Business Solutions team alongside Business Analysts, Developers and Data Specialists. Together, the team delivers the platform that underpins our legal and operational services by combining people, process and technology to support large-scale claims management and client delivery.

Our squads are made up of Project Managers (you!), Business Analysts, Software Developers and legal/operational SME's. Squads work together collaboratively to:

• Onboard new claims and support ongoing claim delivery
• Develop new processes
• Develop new platform capability

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are successfully delivered on time, within scope and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery squad to define, execute and launch project deliverables
• Defining scope, timelines, activities, resources and budgets
• Building and maintaining clear project plans and schedules using PM tools (Monday.com)
• Managing project risks, dependencies and opportunities
• Coordinating stakeholders across legal, operational and technology teams
• Tracking and communicating project progress and KPIs
• Delivering clear and meaningful project reporting
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and repositories
• Driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice
• Acting as a champion for change across the business.
• Supporting collaboration across multidisciplinary delivery squads

About you:

We’re looking for an ambitious and proactive Project Manager who thrives on solving complex problem, thinking outside the box, and adapting quickly in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You’ll be a confident communicator and collaborator with a results-driven mindset, strong organisational skills, and the ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic goals.

You understand that success comes from taking full ownership of projects from inception to delivery, demonstrating accountability, sound decision-making, and a clear strategic vision. You’ll bring fresh ideas, challenge conventional thinking. Build strong relationships across teams and with stakeholders, able to pivot and work in a fast-changing environment to drive successful outcomes and lasting impact.

If this sounds like you, then this may just be the role for YOU!

Skills and Experience:

• Proven working experience in project management.
• Strong experience in building and maintaining schedules in PM tools such as Monday.com and being able to show inter team dependencies.
• Understanding the Software Development Life Cycle and the role of each of the functional teams involved in project delivery.
• Excellent knowledge MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint & Monday
• Ability to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders and service providers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to take complex scenarios and to break them into easily understandable deliverables
• Strong team player with the ability to influence and enable multiple teams
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in an agile way, with the right level of engagement and priority that adds value.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to skilfully navigate competing priorities and business demands.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Ability to travel to all our offices

Our Culture & Values

KP Law is a values-led firm with an inclusive and supportive culture.

We believe great results come from collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement and we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive.

Our values are:

• Excellence in Everything
• Together We Achieve More
• There’s Always a Way

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free Snacks/Refreshments
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Cash-back healthcare scheme
• Enhanced family friendly polices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff referral scheme
• State of the art working environment