Project Manager (Business Operations)

About the Company

The Legal 500 Series is a market-leading directory renowned for its extensive analysis, rankings, and detailed editorial on the top global business law firms.

About the Role

Legal 500 is undergoing a period of transformation, with several new and ongoing projects across key business areas, including Research/Product, Operations, Sales, and Technology. We are seeking a skilled Project Manager to take ownership of these initiatives, working cross-departmentally to ensure their successful delivery from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic projects across all business pillars, ensuring timely and successful delivery
• Collaborate with senior management to implement business changes and maintain professional integrity throughout all phases of the projects
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting, highlighting milestones and addressing any potential challenges
• Oversee the management of project scope and associated controls in alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Review and ensure quality and consistency in deliverables produced by project teams, enforcing project standards
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation, ensuring it is stored appropriately
• Ensure the final delivery of projects meets or exceeds specified requirements
• Adapt project strategies and approaches as needed, demonstrating flexibility in response to changing information and circumstances
• Foster strong working relationships with colleagues and proactively communicate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in managing multi-faceted projects
• Ability to develop, implement, and adjust project plans based on evolving needs and priorities
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across teams to achieve project objectives
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to drive projects forward with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and updates to diverse audiences
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project (or equivalent), MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience working with and managing outsourced suppliers is a plus