PMO Project Manager
- Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
- Job Type: Full-time, 6 months Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
- Salary: Competitive
A national law firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their newly established PMO team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of collaboration with key stakeholders and will be responsible for leading the Agile planning and delivery of various projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a national law firm known for its strong reputation and commitment to its people.
Day to Day of the role:
- Project manage and deliver high-profile, approved projects.
- Maintain effective governance, documentation, and controls.
- Engage in project planning, reporting, risk management, and financial controls.
- Provide targeted and timely Management Information on all primary activities.
- Contribute to the development of a common framework of good-practice standards, tools, templates, and processes.
- Collaborate with senior business stakeholders to ensure smooth process and project change delivery and maximum benefits realisation.
- Undertake regular reviews to ensure that completed change programmes deliver the expected business benefit.
- Manage complex risks and issues through to a logical resolution.
- Communicate and engage stakeholders effectively, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Recognised project management qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of project management and change management experience.
- Experience working in professional services.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Organised, proactive, and adaptable to change.
Benefits:
- Private healthcare.
- Income protection.
- Company pension.
- Life assurance.
- 26 days holiday (rising to 29 days after 2 years) + bank holidays and additional Christmas leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Comprehensive learning and development programme.
- Wellbeing initiatives.