Strategic Project Manager – 12 month FTC

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to support the development of its firm-wide strategy and business plan. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal or professional services, with a strong awareness of commercial strategies. Responsibilities include assisting with strategy deployment and monitoring market opportunities. This role is essential for driving long-term success within the firm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred.
• Ability to understand and manage change effectively.
• Strong understanding of commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deploying firm-wide strategy in alignment with budgets.
• Prioritize programs in line with strategic plan.
• Support delivery of strategic programs requiring behavioral change.

Skills

Legal or professional services experience

Change management understanding

Strong commercial awareness

Job description

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Strategic Project Manager – 12 month FTC

A commercially oriented, full-service city law firm is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join their modern London office. The role will support the Head of Department with the development of the firm-wide strategy and business plan to drive continued growth and long-term success for the firm.

The Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the deployment of the strategy ensuring it is aligned with the budget and financial planning cycle.
• Prioritise programmes and projects in line with the firm-wide strategic plan.
• Support in the delivery of certain strategic programmes, which require significant behavioural change across the business.
• Monitoring and analysing the external legal and professional services market.
• Compiling relevant information and analysis on growth opportunities to assist senior leadership in pursuing new opportunities.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience working in a legal or professional services environment (Preferred).
• Experience or interest in working in change management or project management.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to ‘join the dots’.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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