Strategic Project Manager – 12 month FTC

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city law firm is seeking a Strategic Project Manager for a 12-month FTC to support their growth strategy. The role involves aligning projects with financial planning, overseeing change initiatives, and providing insights on market opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a background in legal or professional services, showcasing strong commercial awareness and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with deployment of the strategy aligned with budget.
• Prioritising programmes in line with the firm-wide strategic plan.
• Monitoring external legal and professional services market.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Change management

Project management

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.
• Prioritising programmes and projects in line with the firm-wide strategic plan.
• Supporting the delivery of strategic programmes that 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 change management or project management.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to ‘connect the dots’.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Please note: Due to sector-specific requirements, 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 applications outside of these areas will not be accepted.

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