Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a role where you can make an impact? Join our Transformation and Projects team and play a key part in delivering initiatives that shape the strategic direction of the firm.

As a Project Manager, you'll be involved in the delivery of a diverse range of projects across Facilities, IT, Finance, and other business areas. From planning and execution to successful handover, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the firm, coordinating cross‑functional teams and third‑party suppliers to achieve results. This is a role for someone who thrives on delivering a diverse range of projects through collaboration.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple business‑focused projects within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Produce accurate resource forecasts and secure resources for timely delivery.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests to keep projects on track.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior stakeholders and project boards.
• Draft project documentation including business cases, stakeholder analysis, and testing plans.
• Negotiate and manage third‑party services and support contracts.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Work closely with IT and business teams to ensure smooth transition and handover.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and time‑critical schedules.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Confidence and credibility when working with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Clear documentation and presentation skills.

• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Exposure to both business and technical projects.
• Formal qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, APMP, or MSP.

At Burges Salmon, we believe in empowering our people to make a difference. You'll join a firm that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. We offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities to grow your career in a forward‑thinking environment.

We're proud to have recently been named "Law Firm of the Year" at the Legal Business Awards 2025 and Roll On Friday 's ‘Best Law Firm to Work At' for four years running and one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024. We're also Platinum‑accredited by Investors in People for our commitment to developing our people.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an accessible recruitment process and guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We're happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.

Interested in applying or want to learn more? The full job description is linked below. If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Ayesha Arshad, Resourcing Specialist, at [email protected] or call . The closing date for applications will be Friday, 16th January.