Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to manage projects falling within the Carey Olsen Group change programme across multiple business areas and jurisdictions. The role is responsible for the delivery of change including effective co-ordination of projects, management of their interdependences together with oversight of any risks and issues arising.

This role can be based within either our Jersey or Southampton office.

About the Role:

Proactive project management of specific change projects in accordance with the established project management and change enablement frameworks. Be the driving force that propels the assigned projects forward and to agreed timelines. Plan ahead, consider problems before they occur to drive their mitigation. Understand and manage project dependencies Stakeholder and supplier management - proactive approach to managing suppliers, stakeholders and project teams to complete assigned actions to agreed timelines Deal with blockers, issues and risks as soon as these arise, escalate where appropriate to secure rapid decisions, facilitate collaborative meetings to expedite investigations Follow up any actions as a matter of priority to assure rapid issue resolution Communicate with project teams, stakeholders and suppliers using appropriate email etiquette, diligently curated information and in a timely fashion. Make sure that project issues, decisions, milestones are clearly and promptly communicated to relevant stakeholders. Provide SteerCo meeting minutes when appropriate Project administration - Follow the agreed project management framework and operational standards with the emphasis on the change management. Keep all project management artefacts up to date (schedule, RAID logs, budget) and furnished with the expected levels of information Help inform and assist with the ongoing Group change strategy and improvements to project management framework Provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of staff and external change consultants
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What we are looking for:

At least 5 years' experience as a project manager or equivalent Proven understanding of project management techniques and methods Thorough understanding of legal sector and/or financial services and experience of delivering change, including regulatory and compliance change, within those sectors Experience of delivering technology projects and business systems. Experience in delivering Legal Technology solutions will be an advantage Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles Excellent knowledge of MS Office Excellent knowledge of project management software i.e. Smartsheet Excellent leadership and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Excellent problem-solving ability Strong analytical skills, and financial / budgetary control experience Excellent stakeholder management & experience of negotiating at Board level Knowledge of ISO 27001 standard related to project delivery will be an advantage
Professional Qualifications required:

Prince 2 qualified or equivalent
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey JE2

Reference ID: VA593