Senior Project Manager
Foot Anstey · Bristol
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
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Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone.
* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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The role in 60 seconds
- Role: Senior Project Manager
- Team: Transformation
- Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Southampton
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Why this role matters: As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering the transformation initiatives that support the firm's strategic ambitions. Leading complex business and technology change programmes, you'll work with senior stakeholders across the firm to turn strategy into action, improve the way we work, and deliver lasting business value. This is an opportunity to shape meaningful change in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
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What you’ll do
In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
Strategic Project Delivery
- Lead large-scale transformation projects from initiation through to delivery and benefits realisation.
- Manage scope, plans, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
- Ensure projects deliver agreed outcomes, value and strategic objectives.
- Maintain effective governance, reporting and delivery oversight.
Stakeholder Leadership
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, partners and stakeholders.
- Provide delivery leadership, challenge and strategic guidance.
- Facilitate decision-making and manage competing priorities.
- Lead cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes.
Financial & Commercial Management
- Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
- Support business cases and investment decisions.
- Track benefits, value delivery and return on investment.
- Ensure effective use of project resources.
Governance, Risk & Assurance
- Establish and maintain robust governance and reporting frameworks.
- Proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
- Ensure delivery aligns with agreed standards and controls.
- Escalate key risks and delivery concerns where appropriate.
Change & Adoption
- Support business readiness and successful implementation of change.
- Drive stakeholder engagement, communications and adoption activities.
- Work closely with Digital Adoption and business teams to embed change.
- Monitor adoption and benefits realisation.
Portfolio & Transformation Support
- Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation and transformation roadmaps.
- Champion continuous improvement in project delivery practices.
- Share lessons learned and best practice across the Transformation Team.
- Support the ongoing development of the firm's project management capability.
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What we’re looking for
You'll be an experienced project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex business and technology transformation initiatives. You'll be confident operating at pace, influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.
Essential
- Significant experience delivering complex projects and transformation programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, resources and third-party suppliers.
- Strong understanding of project governance, risk and delivery frameworks.
- Experience delivering measurable business outcomes and benefits.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
Desirable
- Experience within legal, professional services or regulated environments.
- Experience delivering technology and digital transformation programmes.
- Knowledge of organisational change and adoption principles.
- Experience supporting business transformation or operating model change.
- PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM or equivalent project management qualifications.
Key skills
- Strong leadership and relationship-building capabilities.
- Excellent planning, organisation and delivery management skills.
- Commercial awareness and focus on value creation.
- Effective communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to influence decisions and build consensus across stakeholder groups.
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What if I don't tick every box?
We're not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.
If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
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Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
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Progressive benefits tailored to you
We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:
- Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.
- An open, flexible working environment.
- Find out more about our benefits and work environment here
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Ready to apply?
- Hit the "Apply Now" button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview?
- With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- We want you to be able to showcase your talent and to feel comfortable being yourself throughout the process. If there’s anything we can do to support you or make things more accessible, just let us know – you can tell us at any stage of the process.
- If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.
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