Senior Project Manager - Professional Services - Solo Role

Overview

• 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!