Programme Manager

Linklaters

End-to-end programme delivery
Complex project governance
Stakeholder management at all levels
The role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects and programmes to bring about positive change for lawyers, support staff, and clients

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects and programmes to bring about positive change for lawyers, support staff, and clients.
  • You will work closely with senior leaders, the Project Management Office, and various business teams including Technology, Finance, Marketing, and HR.
  • The position requires leading other resources, including Project Managers, while developing target operating models to ensure sustainable business change.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects and programmes to bring about positive change for lawyers, support staff, and clients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end programme delivery
  • Complex project governance
  • Stakeholder management at all levels
  • Target operating model development
  • Risk and issue mitigation
  • Budget oversight and control

Nice-to-have

  • Coaching project managers
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Inclusive leadership style
  • Ambiguous environment navigation
  • Third party supplier management

Key Requirements

  • At least seven years' experience leading projects or programmes
  • Recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE 2 Practitioner)
  • Prior legal services or professional services experience
  • Programme management or change management certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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