Project Manager Maternity Cover

The Strategy, Transformation & Project Delivery Team is responsible for overseeing and implementing the Firm's strategic priorities and projects across all business services functions.

The Project Manager will report into the Head of Project Delivery, and this is a maternity cover role for 14 months approx.

• Ensure RAID, plans and actions are live and actively used to manage delivery. In addition, ensure governance packs are decision-ready
• Maintain clear, ongoing grip of project status, risks and dependencies to ensure delivery momentum is sustained
• Lead cross‑functional project teams, assuming full ownership of project life cycles from initiation to closure, while ensuring delivery aligns with organisational goals.
• Conduct detailed business and requirements analysis, documenting processes, and overseeing user acceptance testing.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk logs, budget trackers, and action items, incorporating change management plans and transition strategies.
• Provide regular updates on project status, and forecasts to all stakeholders, including the monthly project board, facilitating strategic decision‑making.
• Regularly liaise with project sponsors and senior management to ensure project outcomes contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.
• Manage project scopes and schedules, proactively adjusting plans to accommodate evolving project requirements, stakeholder expectations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, fostering an environment of mutual understanding and respect for diverse needs.
• Proactively manage projects driving project momentum, optimising resource allocation, and prioritising tasks to meet critical deadlines.
• Advocate for and apply best practices in project management and change management within the CRS Governance framework, leveraging appropriate tools and methodologies that have been put in place.
• Empower and motivate project team members, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and adaptability to change.
• Champion continuous improvement and change readiness by capturing lessons learned from change initiatives and integrating insights into future project processes and frameworks.
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

• Proven experience in project management, business analysis, and change management within dynamic environments, adept at leading projects and driving organisational change.
• Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) and change management (e.g., Prosci) are preferred.
• Proficiency in project management and business analysis tools, such as Jira and Azure Dev Ops (ADO).
• Strong understanding of project management principles, with practical experience in applying change and transition management techniques and tools.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex information and facilitating stakeholder buy‑in.
• Solid organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrable stakeholder management experience and evidence of personally driving delivery and maintaining momentum across projects.

• An analytical thinker with a clear vision.
• Ability to inspire, influence, and guide others.
• A proactive problem‑solver, adept at overcoming obstacles and leading change management efforts.
• High level of personal accountability and ownership for results.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑pressure environment.

• Brings pace, energy and momentum to delivery
• Takes personal ownership for outcomes
• Acts early on issues and risks
• Works effectively in ambiguity and evolving environments
• Applies appropriate challenge and follow‑through
• Focuses on delivery and outcomes over process alone

We adopt a hybrid and flexible working approach, dependent on the requirements of the role and subject to manager approval.