Job Description

Linklaters is a global law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.

We have been named as one of The Times\xe2\x80\x99 Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th consecutive year; recognised by Stonewall as a Top 100 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion; and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a Top 20 employer for advancing social mobility.

We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further. We also recognise that women, especially, may hesitate to apply if they feel they may not meet every requirement listed despite being excited by the role. If this sounds like you, we\xe2\x80\x99d really encourage you to apply.

Our vision for the Ropemaker Programme is to create a global headquarters building which, for the duration of our occupation, truly reflects our brand as a pre-eminent global law firm.

We want to create an outstanding workplace and amenities which enable and motivate our people to provide best in class legal support to our clients as well as supporting careers, health and wellbeing and diversity so we can continue to retain and recruit the very best talent.

We want our client spaces to enable our clients to successfully manage their business challenges and opportunities in a safe, secure and sustainable environment, and to make our premises open and inviting to the communities we support.

PMO Manager - The role:

We are looking for an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Manager to join the Linklaters\xe2\x80\x99 Ropemaker programme team.

As PMO Manager of one of the highest profile programmes at Linklaters, you will be responsible for providing all PMO services to the programme, including ensuring the application of best practice methods, tools and templates, management reporting, quality assurance, dependency management, change control and governance facilitation.

You will work closely with the Ropemaker Programme Director, workstream leads, and experts from supporting functions such as finance and technology.

You will have extensive experience of operating in a project and programme environment, hold in depth knowledge of best practice (ideally gained on Real Estate / Workplace change programmes), be financially astute and have an extensive eye for detail.

You will be comfortable in dealing with large volumes of information, prioritising your time effectively and communicating to stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

• Ensures application of best practice across the programme, working with the Programme Director and team to institute controls as needed.
• Enables rigorous and effective information management and change control practices, ensuring full and easily accessible audit history across the programme.
• Provides regular analysis and reporting on the programme\xe2\x80\x99s progress to the Programme Director, senior stakeholders, and governance bodies.
• Supports the team in the effective management of the Ropemaker budget including forecasting, reporting and, if needed, managing changes.
• Undertakes or facilitates health checks as needed, identifying risks, issues and dependencies (maintaining RAID logs), highlighting and tracking their resolution appropriately.
• Supports the team in effective supplier management processes, ensuring that suppliers are delivering effectively on their contractual obligations
• Works with the Programme Director and team to ensure traceability of benefits and that the programme will deliver against expected outcomes.
• Ensures the effective application of governance and decision making within the programme and where relevant the wider firm e.g.: the Project Approval Board, Investment Committee and Executive Committee.
• Works with others in the firm (such as the Portfolio / Technology PMO to monitor the project landscape and to ensure any interdependencies are fed into the Ropemaker programme appropriately (and vice versa).
• Works with the Programme Director and others on \xe2\x80\x98ad hoc\xe2\x80\x99 activities such as maintaining an accurate and up to date view of the programme plan, producing first draft materials for stakeholder meetings, providing input as needed to Linklaters\xe2\x80\x99 processes (e.g.: financial year end)

PMO Manager - What we\'re looking for:

• Several years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working as a PMO manager on large scale programmes, ideally related to Real Estate / Workplace change.
• Recognised qualifications (e.g.: MSP, PRINCE 2 Practitioner or APM equivalent) and demonstrated continuing professional development desirable
• Previous experience of PMO maturity development / instituting suitable best practice with \xe2\x80\x98real\xe2\x80\x99 world application
• Experience of using project management tools and the Office suite, notably project, excel and ppt
• Previous experience of working in legal services or professional services environment would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and able to communicate effectively at all levels - clearly and succinctly conveying ideas and options
• Embraces accountability and sets an example to others; proactive and action-oriented, driving progress via self and others and not easily diverted or distracted
• Ability to flex approach as needed, resilient and able to cope with changing priorities
• Inclusive, aware of the needs of, and supportive of, all team members

PMO Manager - What\'s on offer:

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution you\'ll be making to our success. These include:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

Finance

• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services

Family & Lifestyle

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs

If you think this role would suit you, please click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( for legal roles or for business team roles).

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