Project Manager

Successful project delivery is essential to support the implementation of the firm’s strategy, and to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the partnership and the Business Services team.

The Project Manager will be focused on the successful delivery of specific projects across the firm.  Specifically the role will ensure that:

• the firm’s investment spend on projects and initiatives delivers maximum return on such investment (consistent with applicable scope, budget and time constraints);
• projects are set up for successful delivery and, subsequently, well-managed;
• project risks are well-controlled; and
• change impacts are anticipated, communicated and implemented in such a way as to minimise disruption to the firm’s business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the work to scope, structure and plan different projects on behalf of the fee-earning departments and Business Services functions and, thereafter, manage delivery of requirements to plan and within budget from set-up to close (reporting to the Project Sponsor, and with responsibility for the work of project team members)
• Ensure proper governance, control and monitoring of core projects
• Provide ad hoc consultancy advice and assistance to other projects (e.g. in relation to change management, budgeting, communications and implementation)
• Support the building of the firm’s project management capability (e.g. via training or other best practice initiatives)
• Typical projects may include:
  • technology enabled change projects e.g. introducing new client and matter inception work flow tools (Intapp) systems, client relationship management tools, (sales force/One Place), advanced learning technologies
  • Business performance / process improvement projects e.g. implementation of desktop tools and technology, initiatives to support greater practice integration / collaboration
  • Strategy development / policy projects e.g. implementation of new practice / sector related strategies

Key Stakeholders

•           Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer

•           Management Board

•           Business Services Department Heads

•           Practice Group Heads

Key Dimensions

Budget

The Project Manager will be responsible for the design of and adherence to project budgets for all of the strategic projects, and will be accountable to the COO for the management of all budgets assigned to their projects.

Headcount

There is no direct headcount responsibility although there will be a requirement to build and co-ordinate multi-skilled teams appropriate to the delivery of a project to requirements, on time and within budget. These teams may be made up of other project managers, staff seconded onto projects and/or external project managers, contract staff, and/or supplier staff, who are working on current projects.

• A self-starter with the ability to demonstrate innovation and drive
• Professional Services background
• Strong people management skills with a proven track record in this area
• Ability to operate with minimal input from senior management, exercise excellent judgement and decision making and be totally client service driven
• Possesses excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Confident in both when to make a decision and when to seek further clarification on a decision
• A systems analysis background will be helpful as there may be an opportunity to assist in  systems analysis on some projects

Stevens & Bolton is one of the largest teams of lawyers in the South outside London. Independently recognised as one of the UK's leading national law firms we build deep relationships with our clients, whose satisfaction with our services is the true measure of our success.

Our single office approach ensures excellent communications and efficient co-ordination of our resources. We handle complex and strategic work for our clients, but appreciate the importance of value for money, commercial awareness and flexibility. International work is as important to us as our domestic practice and we regularly work with many carefully selected law firms around the world.

We want enjoyment to be a primary driver in the working day - and a key 'reason to be here' for our employees. It's a philosophy that comes from the top and cascades through the organisation. It is upheld through a combination of factors: delivering quality in everything we do; securing stimulating, challenging work that stretches and rewards; employing truly distinctive, diverse people who willingly engage, collaborate and support; committing to continuous development for everyone; and providing a sustaining environment in which people can learn and grow.