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We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our team in London!
About Withersworldwide
A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.
What are we looking for?
As part of the ongoing principle to meet strategic objectives and continue to meet quality and outcome expectations when delivering change and transformation, Withers are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a team of project management professionals in the central Project Management Office (PMO) to cover a period of maternity leave. The project manager will have strong understanding and experience of law firm operations and be able to provide the delivery leadership, knowledge and expertise to drive further value from our change projects and system implementations working alongside product owners, Senior Management Team, our fee earners/Partners, the technical delivery team and the function SMEs.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate successful delivery of system enabled change projects across business functions, proving confidence with IT and Business Focussed change projects through their approach and ultimately, the outcomes. The project manager will have significant experience of IT and business change projects which will enable them to drive system improvements and enhancements – and work closely with the various Project Boards and User Groups in providing structure and planning to help focus and deliver on the prioritised objectives. These will form part of the critical change enablers which in turn support the ongoing success of our ongoing digital transformation programme.
Based in London, but working with stakeholders across the globe, the project manager will oversee all aspects of their allocated delivery projects, from scope definition and prioritization with functional user groups, to structuring development and delivery tranches and realising the value and return on investment. The project manager will ensure the work is completed to a consistently high standard, within budget, that objectives are met on time, and ultimately meeting the firm's objectives. The project manager will make sure the project meets professional standards, including adherence to the Withers Project Delivery Framework and industry regulations.
Areas of focus and responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.
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Information for Recruitment Agencies
Withersworldwide endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withersworldwide operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.
Equal Opportunities Employment Statement
It is the policy of Withersworldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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