Project Manager

Role- Project Manager

Location- We are predominantly based in the North West of England, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton & Southport, as well as a team in Cambridge. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Join Fletchers Group as a Project Manager – Drive Change, Deliver Results, and Shape the Future

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager with a passion for driving business transformation and delivering meaningful outcomes? At Fletchers Group, we’re looking for a proactive and strategic leader who thrives on overcoming challenges and creating real value across a variety of initiatives.

As part of our growing team, you’ll work in a hybrid environment, benefit from a supportive culture, and enjoy excellent benefits while playing a pivotal role in shaping the success of our business. You’ll lead with purpose, influence cross-functional teams, and drive forward innovation and growth.

If you’re ready to make a genuine impact and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking company—this is your opportunity.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5^th, 7^th, and 9^th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards​ for winning nominees

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Main Responsibilities:

• Drive Change: Lead and manage projects that drive forward organizational, cultural, operational, technology and digital changes
• Remove Blockers: Identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder project progress
• Add Substance: Enhance the quality and impact of deliverables by providing strategic insights and actionable solutions
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their needs and expectations are met and their input is valued throughout the project lifecycle
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance and progress, providing regular updates and reports
• Change Engagement: Ensure high levels of change engagement and adoption across the organisation

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Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Significant experience in a project manager or delivery manager role – must have broad business change experience and not just technical change
• Recognised qualification, or a desire to be formally qualified in, project management (for example, PRINCEII, AgilePM, PMP etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of delivering complex projects using a variety of methodologies.
• Understanding of change management techniques
• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive
• Ability to work independently across a varied range of projects, stakeholders, and topics
• Ability to establish, and drive the adoption of, relevant PM skills and processes within the business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assimilate complex information and research to drive strategic business planning
• Teamworking skills
• Diplomacy
• Stakeholder management & engagement
• Ability to motivate people
• Management and leadership skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project management and delivery tools (Jira/Confluence etc.)

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

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