Project Manager in Milton Keynes

Project Managers are responsible for leading large firmwide change projects, implementing best‑practice project management methodologies and standards on the initiatives to which they are assigned. In this role you will work with stakeholders of varying seniority across the business to implement some of the most significant change programmes within the firm.

Shoosmiths is the law firm that clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. Shoosmiths is the first top‑50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, and is on a pathway to net zero across the value chain by 2040.

Shoosmiths’ strategy is to transform from a very good firm with a solid reputation into an excellent firm with a reputation for excellence, aiming to excel in our chosen markets by 2030. The heart of the strategy is focus – an intense focus on what we do well and a bold commitment to doing it even better.

• Help parts of our firm to understand and prioritise what should be on their change roadmap for the next 12-24 months.
• Deliver some of the most complex, strategically important change projects in our firm.
• Support the implementation of a project management framework that ensures successful completion of projects within the firm.
• Collaborate with the Information Systems (IS) team and other departments across the firm to implement change.
• Provide coaching, training and advice to colleagues who wish to run projects of their own.

• Experience in a similar role, preferably within a UK-based law firm or professional services organisation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Proven track record in successfully managing complex projects and delivering operational efficiencies.
• Demonstrated experience in change management, particularly in the context of business transformation.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to organise resources to deliver against prioritised transformation programmes.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in business management, technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications such as the Association of Project Management, Prince2, Scrum, Managing Successful Programmes, Agile Project Management, or other equivalent certifications are desirable.

Our approach to people is underpinned by our commitment to diversity, inclusion and well‑being. We aim to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive, inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. Everyone who applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.