Key Responsibilities
Own delivery of projects from initiation through to completion and handover to BAU
Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, and dependencies
Financial & Commercial Management
Proactively manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis
Provide clear financial reporting to inform sponsor and Group-level decision making
Governance & Reporting
Operate within established project governance frameworks (PMO / programme structures)
Produce high-quality governance packs, reporting, and steerco updates
Maintain accurate RAID logs and ensure timely escalation of risks and issues
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
Lead cross-functional teams across business, technology, and operations
Manage senior stakeholder relationships, providing clear, concise updates
Coordinate third-party vendors and delivery partners where applicable
Delivery Execution
Drive progress, remove blockers, and manage interdependencies
Ensure effective use of project tooling (e.g. Jira, MS Project, PPM tools)
Support Agile ceremonies and/or structured delivery phases as appropriate
Benefits & Outcomes
Define, track, and report on project KPIs and benefits
Ensure delivery of tangible business outcomes and successful transition to BAU
Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience of managing business-change projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience managing cross-functional delivery across business and technology teams
- Experience delivering transformation and/or process improvement initiatives
- Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and complex stakeholder environments
- Strong stakeholder management, including senior/executive audiences
- Experience of managing international projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; data-driven decision making
- Excellent communication skills, with high-quality written and presentation output
- Ability to operate autonomously, prioritise effectively, and deliver under pressure
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
- Strong governance and reporting discipline within structured PMO frameworks
- Proficiency in project management tools
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
- Collaborative and influential, with the ability to lead without direct authority
- Continuous improvement mindset; driven to enhance delivery standards
Project Manager, Business Change in Home employer: Davies
Join a dynamic and supportive team in London, where your career as a Crime & Regulatory Paralegal will flourish. With hands-on exposure to complex cases and the opportunity to learn from leading experts, you'll benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and well-being, alongside competitive perks like a generous holiday allowance and health support services. This is not just a job; it's a chance to build a meaningful and rewarding legal career in a highly respected field.
