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Senior Project Manager - Professional Services - Solo Role

London Permanent £90,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
This exciting opportunity is a new role and will be the only project manager reporting into the ExCo of a professional services leading brand. You will have unlimited access to the top table and be responsible for supporting their inorganic growth and building a sustainable delivery capability.
  • New stand alone Senior Project Manager role reporting into the ExCo
  • Opportunity to define delivery model for leading professional services brand

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established professional services firm based in Canary Wharf. Rapidly growing organically.

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end project delivery for a portfolio of ExCo sponsored projects
  • Support ExCo with business case definition, capital optimisation and portfolio prioritisation
  • Define and deliver key projects - THIS IS A STANDALONE HANDS ON DELIVERY ROLE
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties for successful project execution.
  • Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including reports and updates for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements where necessary.
  • Design the future delivery capability for the organisation and build business cases for future investment

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Project Manager must have:

  • Proven experience in project management within professional services, financial services or a recognised management consultancy environment.
  • Referenceable track record of directly supporting Board / ExCo member led projects
  • This is a business transformation role so candidates must have a majority portfolio of business strategy / process projects
  • This is a stand alone delivery role so candidates must be able to demonstrate where they have worked successfully as a solo operator with limited support
  • This is a new project environment so candidates must be able to demonstrate where they have worked in an unstructured delivery context and brought order to the chaos
  • This role is 3 days per week onsite in Canary Wharf
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary between £85,000 and £95,000 per annum + benefits + 10% bonus
  • Permanent position located in the vibrant area of Canary Wharf. 3 days per week onsite
  • Engaging work environment within a professional services consultancy.
  • Opportunities to work on high-profile growth projects.



If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for a new challenge in Canary Wharf, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
James Barrett
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6939398
Phone number
+441179065140

Job summary

Job function
Transformation
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Barrett
Consultant phone
+441179065140
Job reference
JN-022026-6939398