Project Manager – Assurance Business Unit

Project Manager – Assurance Business Unit

Lubbock Fine is undergoing a programme of digital transformation, including the adoption of new technology, automation and AI-enabled tools to enhance the way we deliver services and operate internally. We are seeking a Project Manager to manage the delivery of key business change and technology initiatives across the Firm. The role will focus on implementing new systems, improving processes and supporting the effective adoption of technology across our teams.

The first major project for this role will be the implementation of the Inflo audit platform across the Assurance Business Unit. This will form the initial phase of a broader programme of digital transformation within the Firm. Reporting into the COO, the Project Manager will work closely with the business sponsors for each digital transformation project, senior stakeholders in the relevant business units and operational to ensure projects are delivered successfully and embedded effectively into day-to-day operations.

• Lead the planning and delivery of firmwide technology and business change projects
• Develop clear project plans, timelines and milestones to ensure structured delivery
• Liaiseandcoordinatewithsuppliers,Assuranceleadershipandoperationalteams
• Track progress, manage risks and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and ensure effective communication through projects
• Leadtherolloutandimplementationofthe Infloauditplatformacrossthe Assurance Business Unit
• Coordinate system configuration, testing and deployment to align with the Firm’s audit workflows and methodology
• Work closely with Audit and Compliance teams to ensure successful implementation and integration with existing systems
• Managethetransitiontothenewplatform,including training,supportandadoptionacrosstheauditteam
• Ensure the system is implemented in a way that supports regulatory compliance and improves audit efficiency

• Support wider Assurance operational improvement and transformation projects following the Inflo implementation
• Workwith Assuranceleadershiptoidentifyopportunitiestoimproveworkflows,efficiencyandqualitythroughtechnologyandprocessredesign.
• Supporttheembeddingofnewsystemsandwaysofworkingacrossthe Assurance Business processes

• Overseesystemtestingandqualityassurancepriortodeployment
• Coordinateuseracceptancetestingandissueresolution
• Support teams through system adoption, training and change management
• Develop clear documentation, user guides and training materials to support effective use of new systems

• Build strong working relationships with Assurance partners, managers, operational teams and external technology providers
• Actasacentralpointofcoordinationduringprojectimplementation
• Ensurestakeholdersremainalignedthroughoutprojectlifecycles
• Capture feedback following project delivery to improve future implementations
• Supportthedevelopmentofconsistentprojectmanagementandchangemanagementpracticeswithinthe Firm

The successful candidate is someone who is a qualified accountant who has trained in audit and developed a passion for technology and operational workflow improvement, be a great communicator and team player with a results-oriented work ethos

• Qualified accountant with experience in audit within a UK professional services firm
• Experienced working with Inflo audit technology, ideally including implementation experience
• Strongunderstandingofauditworkflowsandotherprofessionalservicesoperations
• Proven experience delivering technology or system implementation projects
• Strongprojectmanagement,planningandstakeholdermanagementskills
• Comfortable with using waterfall and agile project management techniques
• Experienceworkingwithcloud-based platforms,systemintegrationsordatamigrations
• Abilitytocommunicatetechnicalconceptsclearlytonon-technical stakeholders

• Smart Workingwithcorehoursfrom
  10amto4pm
• Discretionarybonusscheme
• 4or 5% pension(matched)
• Private Medical insurance
• Interestfreeseasonticketloan
• Enhanced Maternity,Paternity&Shared Parental…