Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom DWF Law LLP Full time

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Senior Project Manager - Innovation & Digital - UK Offices - Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing business in a key role focused on ensuring we have the necessary capability to deliver great outcomes for our clients.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading teams to deliver high-quality projects within a specified time and the budget costs set.

You need to be comfortable working hands-on in a team, leading, implementing and leading our hybrid agile/waterfall project framework. You will work closely with department heads to increase revenue, achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organisation's overall success.

We're always interested in hiring great people so if you think this role sounds like you and you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a leading Technology Insurance Software business, part of a large global legal business that isn't afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectations ... then apply

Essential skills/experience:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Proven track record delivering complex end to end technology, business change and implementation projects/programme ideally in the Insurance sector area and/or Insurance Technology
  • Experience leading projects throughout the whole project lifecycle from the initiation, design and planning, execution and closure of the project
  • Track and report on project scope, time and budget changes
  • Managing multiple projects that may overlap or be interlinked when aligning with business requirements
  • Knowledge and experience of project management methodologies for Agile / Waterfall are essential
  • Develop, validate, maintain and report on projects/BAU activities
  • Responsible for defining, planning, managing, reporting on and communicating project activity
  • Ability to be 'hands-on' and to persuade Key Stakeholders to align with change
  • Understanding and controlling the software development and system implementation project lifecycles
  • To actively liaise and engage with project team members to provide appropriate support to projects and bids.
  • Represent and act as the link with wide PMO, resources and work closely with, the specified business unit(s) to ensure the PMO 'delivery partnership' supports, enhances, and delivers across the full portfolio of projects.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
  • Carry out regular project performance assessments in line with Project Governance and periodic review requirements.
  • Ensure regular effective communication with the Client and project team.
  • Proficient use of software programs, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams
  • Minimum of 6 years + experience of managing complex IT software projects using established project/program management disciplines and methodologies. Recognized project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, etc... preferable. While certification is important, candidates should be able to adapt to detailed processes and methodologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop strategies and organise tasks
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Working in a fast-paced environment handling multiple projects

Benefits package and flexible working:

We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That's why, when you join DWF, you'll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers, a buy as you earn share scheme and dining cards. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We welcome applications from people looking for a flexible or [partly] agile role. We are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

About DWF

DWF is a global legal business, providing integrated legal and business services to clients across multiple markets. In March 2019, we became the first Main Market premium listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange. We have over 31 key locations and over 4,000 people delivering services and solutions that go beyond expectations. By seamlessly combining any number of legal and business services we deliver bespoke solutions to our clients with greater efficiency, price certainty and transparency. Join us on our shared journey to redefine legal services and you'll find a professional life that stretches and redefines you too. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. We want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. Please make us aware any adjustments or additional support we can provide beforehand or on the day.

Note to recruitment agencies

We hire the majority of our talent directly by our resourcing team or via referrals. On occasion, we will look for external support and will release vacancies to our recently reviewed Preferred Suppliers List. Speculative CVs sent by other agents or outside of the agreed process will not be accepted and no recruitment fee will be applicable.

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