Project Manager

Job title:

Project Manager

Company

Fieldfisher

Job description

What can you expect?The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing strategic projects that align with the firm’s strategic goals. This role involves managing complex projects across multiple departments and countries, ensuring timely delivery, resource optimisation, and stakeholder alignment. The role will report to the Chief Strategy Officer and work closely with the Operations Board.Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and completion of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the firm’s objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, milestones and resource requirements.
• Lead meetings and briefings, ensuring that actions are noted and completed in time to meet project delivery deadlines.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, risks, and results.
• Act as a central point of contact for cross-departmental teams.
• Collect and analyse project data to track progress and measure success against key performance indicators.
• The candidate will be assigned to an important international project of strategic significance to the firm’s growth objectives. This will require coordination of visits to a country by partners across the firm, assistance with the planning and coordination of meetings. Follow up action plans and reports should be prepared and shared with senior stakeholders.

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated project management experience in a professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and conveying information clearly.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A flexible and inclusive approach to work is a critical requirement.
• Understanding of law firm operations or another professional services environment is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills are necessary as are strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in managing projects to successful completion with strong time management, planning, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong language skills and experience in working in a global role is advantageous.

What We Offer:

• Inclusive & Supportive Environment: A firm that embraces diversity with benefits designed for everyone.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, flexi-gym discounts, and more.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and on-site parking.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse team with opportunities for hybrid working and hot-desking.
• Social & Community Engagement: Participate in clubs, networks, inclusive events, and more.

Inclusiveness and Diversity:At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher’s Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.For accessibility information on our Belfast offices, visit:How to Apply:

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and begin your application.
• Note: We recruit on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Recruitment process:

• 20–30-minute introductory call with one of our experienced recruiters.
• The interview process varies depending on the role you apply for. However, your recruitment contact will always let you know what to expect from the process, so nothing should come as a surprise.
• For hybrid opportunities, candidates will be invited to visit our offices and meet the team face-to-face.
• Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process, but if you have any specific questions before this please contact us at

.Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world’s most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients’ needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.

Expected salary

Location

Belfast

Job date

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:42:27 GMT

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