Project Manager

Company DescriptionWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.Job DescriptionThis is a Fixed Term Contract position for 12 months This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of two days a week in our London, Victoria office, in line with company policyAre you passionate about driving change and rolling your sleeves up to 'make it happen'?PA Consulting is transforming our global sales operations. We are seeking an exceptional Project Manager to support the Sales Operations Lead and the wider team, in driving sales behaviour change through our Sales Transformation programme and the Central Support Unit (CSU).Each workstream within the Sales Transformation programme, has its own dedicated leader and team. This role will focus on supporting and enhancing the effectiveness of all these groups. Sales Transformation experience is not a necessity; we are looking for a song project manager who can get involved in a varied workload. Experience in AI or Data Governance projects is useful but not essential.Specific ResponsibilitiesSupport to Sales Transformation. Working with the Sales Operations Lead, appropriate Partner and CSU leads, to ensure agreed deliverables are being progressed, barriers to progress identified and overcome, and that implementation is undertaken in such a way as to change sales behaviours within PA. Specifically:Lead on PA-wide implementation communications to maximise impactDeliver training workshops, bite size sessions and campaigns in particular in support of Sales Transformation technology change (e.g. Introhive, CRM changes etc.)Overarching support to Sales. Provide ad hoc project management, analysis and materials in support of the overall drive for improved sales, including:Provide support to sales activation, sales campaigns, sector marketing campaigns and account best practice across PASupporting the SOM with the bid content management programme in preparation for AI bid writing tool implementationSupport CRM and Introhive delivery initiatives including requirements gathering, User story creation, stakeholder engagement, delivery and roll out plansLead on Breakthrough account initiative including account strategy and planning, coaching initiative, rollout and reportingSupporting the organisation and delivery of sales-related bite size training workshops (e.g. bid writing, win themes, commercial models, Relationship masterclasses, CRM enhancements etc.)Supporting the development and delivery of onboarding training for all new CSU recruitsSupporting the maintenance of all sales and CSU related SharePoint sites (Bid Manual, Sales Hub. Bidding Excellence, CSU, Bid Writing guides, Sales transformation etc.)Become a super user (with support) on LinkedIn and other sales related platforms to provide best practice advice and guidance to the wider business (as opposed to technical support through Global Service Desk)QualificationsAbout YouYou are an experienced Project Manager, with a background in supporting transformation programmes within large, complex organisations.You have a expereince of driving change, delivering training, and supporting technology initiativesPrevious experience working in professional services or consultancy environments is highly desirable.Key attributes and experience required:People skills – build relationships quickly and deliver impact through those relationships.Knowledge – act as a single point of contact Organised – punctilious and detailed orientedTech competent – Able to grasp, explain and coach on use of sales technologiesSelf-starter – working directly with a variety people at all levels, comfortable to define own tasksProactive – understand the overall objective of the role and manage time and resources to deliverSkilled in delivering training workshops and creating impactful communicationsHighly organised, with strong project management and analytical skillsExcellent communicator, able to present clearly and adapt messaging for different audiencesExperience in managing onboarding and supporting continuous learning initiativesCollaborative and supportive, with a focus on driving best practice and enabling team successIf you are passionate about transfromation, enjoy enabling behavioural change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, the this could be the role for you.We know the skill-gap and 'need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply – we'd love to hear from you.Apply today by completing our online applicationAdditional InformationLife at PALife At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.Find out more about Life at PA here.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at: recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com