Job Description

Project Manager - London

Our client is an international professional services firm with a strong focus on private capital, supporting individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of matters.
Role Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional project teams and take full ownership of project lifecycles from initiation through to closure, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Conduct business and requirements analysis, map processes, and oversee user acceptance testing.
Develop and maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, risk logs, budget trackers, action lists, and change/transition management deliverables.
Provide clear and timely project updates and forecasts to stakeholders, including monthly reporting to governance boards.
Work closely with project sponsors and senior leadership to ensure project outcomes support strategic priorities.
Manage project scope, timelines, and resourcing, adapting plans in response to evolving requirements and stakeholder needs.
Build trusted and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Apply constructive challenge to maintain project momentum, optimise resource allocation, and meet critical deadlines.
Promote and apply best practice in project and change management in line with established frameworks, tools, and governance standards.
Motivate and empower project team members, fostering accountability, ownership, and adaptability.
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding insights into future frameworks and project approaches.
Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and professional obligations.
Skills and Experience
Significant experience in project management, business analysis, and change management within complex or fast-moving environments.
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required; master's degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci) preferred.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and practical application of change and transition management tools.
Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex information and securing stakeholder engagement.
Highly organised with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrable experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.
Personal Attributes
Strategic, analytical thinker with a clear vision and practical mindset.
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence, inspire, and guide teams.
Proactive problem-solver able to navigate obstacles and lead change effectively.

Skills Required