Project Manager – London

Job Description

Our client is an international professional services firm with a strong focus on private capital, supporting individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of matters.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams and take full ownership of project lifecycles from initiation through to closure, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

• Conduct business and requirements analysis, map processes, and oversee user acceptance testing.

• Develop and maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, risk logs, budget trackers, action lists, and change/transition management deliverables.

• Provide clear and timely project updates and forecasts to stakeholders, including monthly reporting to governance boards.

• Work closely with project sponsors and senior leadership to ensure project outcomes support strategic priorities.

• Manage project scope, timelines, and resourcing, adapting plans in response to evolving requirements and stakeholder needs.

• Build trusted and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.

• Apply constructive challenge to maintain project momentum, optimise resource allocation, and meet critical deadlines.

• Promote and apply best practice in project and change management in line with established frameworks, tools, and governance standards.

• Motivate and empower project team members, fostering accountability, ownership, and adaptability.

• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding insights into future frameworks and project approaches.

• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and professional obligations.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in project management, business analysis, and change management within complex or fast-moving environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required; master’s degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci) preferred.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and practical application of change and transition management tools.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex information and securing stakeholder engagement.

• Highly organised with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrable experience managing diverse stakeholder groups.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, analytical thinker with a clear vision and practical mindset.

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence, inspire, and guide teams.

• Proactive problem-solver able to navigate obstacles and lead change effectively.

• High level of personal accountability and ownership.

• Resilient and able to perform under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration

• Integrity and Respect

• Inclusivity

• Personal Impact & Growth

• Driving High Standards

• Commercial Awareness

• Client-Centric Mindset

• Responsible Business Orientation