Project Manager - Business Operations

Project Manager

Department: Business Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Programme Director

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our newly established and growing Programme Management Office (PMO), a team at the centre of delivering business-critical change. This is a hands‑on role focused on driving the successful delivery of projects that underpin our value creation plan. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio, from operating model and operational improvements to product launches, marketing initiatives, and system implementations, helping to turn strategic priorities into tangible outcomes.

As a Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering individual projects and programmes of work, managing them from planning through to completion. You’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to budget, applying strong governance and problem‑solving skills throughout. Working closely with senior sponsors and stakeholders, you’ll keep work streams moving, remove blockers, and maintain momentum. This is a delivery‑focused role where you’ll be at the forefront of making change happen across the organisation.

An amazing market position, enviable growth, collaboration and wonderful people are just some of the reasons to further your career with Law Business Research. Our culture is shaped by our core values that promote equality, agility, and respect in everything we do.

Law Business Research has been selected as a winner for the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Awards. We’re proud of our inclusive and inspiring culture here at L  and we remain committed to creating a positive workplace for all our employees.

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Business Disability Forum to help us on our journey to becoming a more inclusive employer and achieving Level 2 Disability Confident Accreditation.

We also take our place in this world of ours very seriously and engage in a wide variety of charitable and community based initiatives. We work extensively with Swawou School in Sierra Leone, which we established to provide education for 120 girls, and on an ongoing basis we underwrite the school’s costs.

"We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, gender identity/expression or reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability."

• Ensure ideas and goals are translated into meaningful, actionable project plans
• Work with a project group from across the business and ensure delivery of critical developments
• Deliver critical change programmes and strategic projects that drive business transformation
• Manage projects across diverse business areas
• Partner with senior management and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery of business change.
• Provide clear governance, reporting, and updates on progress against key milestones.
• Maintain control over scope, requirements, timelines, risks and decisions ensuring projects meet or exceed specifications.
• Embed strong project management techniques and standards across all initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project teams.

• Proven experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to create and adapt project plans to meet changing needs and priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in change management and delivering projects that impact multiple business areas.
• Proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• Self‑starter with the ability to drive projects with minimal guidance.
• Ideally, experience working within information services or digital subscription businesses.

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

Start of employment:

• Eye care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A day off for your birthday

After 3 months employment:

• Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee…