Project Manager / Analyst

Job responsibilities:

• Provide project support to members of the Projects team/Chief Strategy Officer and carry out general administrative tasks for the team as and when required.
• Assist with creation of project plans, project proposals, timelines and budget.
• Help maintain the project plan; monitor progress against the plan, coordinate project activities and resources.
• Maintain risk, issue and action logs for projects. Assist in the identification and escalation of risks.
• Assist with maintaining the project templates and library, ensuring all documents are filed in the appropriate location.
• Assist with preparation and submission of regular project update reports as required and act as a point of contact for the project team on project status.
• Arrange and coordinate project team meetings, document actions agreed and ensure relevant project documents are updated.
• Cover project team meetings when a Project Manager is unavailable.
• Assist with the creation of project communications, presentations, training materials etc as required.
• Follow the Stewarts project management methodology and standards and promote the use of these standards throughout the team; assist the team in creation and update of related documentation.
• Assist with research and analysis functions such as requirements gathering, specifications and modelling solutions.
• Liaise closely with key stakeholders across the various practice areas, building effective working relationships.
• Assist with the business case and the end-user requirements for all new systems and projects.
• Assist with the coordination and (where required) execution of user acceptance testing and training.
• Document and perform quality assurance/testing tasks when required.
• Carry out all other project and business change/strategy related duties as assigned by the Chief Strategy Officer.

Qualification & Experience:

• Preferably educated to degree standard.
• Project Management qualification is desirable, ideally APM or Prince 2 foundation level.
• 2 years or more experience within a law or accountancy firm is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of using or supporting popular, market leading legal IT systems within core DMS, PMS and CRM disciplines is highly desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Job skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel for multi-site projects.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Must demonstrate patience, tact, empathy and be able to communicate effectively with all members of the firm.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Proven ability to work well in individual and group problem solving situations, effectively using logic and reason.
• Skills in solving problems, making decisions, and resolving conflicts.

General skills:

• Well organised, uses initiative, prioritises appropriately, applies self, shows attention to detail, manages own workload and meets deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills (respectful, positive, articulate, professional and sympathetic).
• Delivers helpful internal services with a “can do” approach, shows commercial awareness and represents the department/firm appropriately.
• Shares information and ideas.
• Shows sound judgement and decision-making skills; acts within boundaries.
• Shows commitment, passion and enthusiasm.
• Is a respectful, reliable and supportive team player.
• Reflects the firm’s culture.