Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Birketts Full time

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The firm
Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 500 lawyers and legal professionals based in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.

Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024.

With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.
The department
Working closely with the Head of Business Change and Projects, you will have the responsibility for successfully planning and delivering major firm wide projects and change initiatives. You will collaborate with colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the firm. This is an exciting new role for a 'can-do' person keen to make an impact from Day 1
Accountabilities
Project Lifecycle Management: Manage projects from initial proposal and planning through to execution, implementation, and closure. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, and within scope and budget.

Cultural Change Management: Lead initiatives aimed at fostering cultural change within the firm. Engage with colleagues to promote new ways of working and thinking to ensure that project outcomes are successfully embedded across the firm.

ROI Analysis: Conduct thorough return on investment analysis for all projects. Use data to inform project decisions and measure project performance. Present findings to stakeholders to demonstrate the value and impact of project initiatives.

Business Process Coordination: Coordinate business process changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Work closely with various departments to streamline processes and improve service delivery.

Communication: Develop and implement communication plans to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations as needed.

Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met. Function as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries.

Budget Management: Oversee project budgets to ensure projects are costed accurately and remain within financial constraints. Monitor expenditures and adjust as necessary to avoid budget overruns.
The candidate
Ideally you will have Project Management experience within a professional services environment involving cultural change, a certification (PMP, PRINCE2 etc.) would be highly desirable.

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of ROI analysis and financial metrics.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Excellent organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Superior communication and people skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Planner, , Trello).
  • Strong budget management and cost estimation skills.

Attributes:

  • Analytical thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Elevated level of adaptability and critical thinking skills.
  • Meticulous with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
  • Initiative-taking and able to work independently.

Equal opportunities
One of the best things about joining Birketts is our rewards package. At Birketts, we are appreciative of the people who work for us, and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
  • Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
  • Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
  • Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance)
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Electric car scheme
  • Eye Care Voucher
  • Agile Working Policy
  • Dress for your Day Policy

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

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