Project Manager (Business Operations)

About the Company

The Legal 500 Series is a market-leading directory renowned for its extensive analysis, rankings, and detailed editorial on the top global business law firms.

About the Role

Legal 500 is undergoing a period of transformation, with several new and ongoing projects across key business areas, including Research/Product, Operations, Sales, and Technology. We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to take ownership of these initiatives, working cross-departmentally to ensure their successful delivery from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage strategic projects across all business pillars, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
2. Collaborate with senior management to implement business changes and maintain professional integrity throughout all phases of the projects.
3. Provide regular progress updates and reporting, highlighting milestones and addressing any potential challenges.
4. Oversee the management of project scope and associated controls in alignment with stakeholder expectations.
5. Review and ensure quality and consistency in deliverables produced by project teams, enforcing project standards.
6. Maintain up-to-date project documentation, ensuring it is stored appropriately.
7. Ensure the final delivery of projects meets or exceeds specified requirements.
8. Adapt project strategies and approaches as needed, demonstrating flexibility in response to changing information and circumstances.
9. Foster strong working relationships with colleagues and proactively communicate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven experience in managing multi-faceted projects.
2. Ability to develop, implement, and adjust project plans based on evolving needs and priorities.
3. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams to achieve project objectives.
4. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and updates to diverse audiences.
6. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project (or equivalent), MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
7. Experience working with and managing outsourced suppliers is a plus.

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