Lead Project Manager
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Job Location:
Manchester - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join a forward-thinking IT organisation where delivery excellence meets people-first leadership.
Were looking for a Lead Project Manager to drive high-impact complex projects across global teams. Sitting within our Technology Delivery division this role offers strategic oversight and hands-on leadership throughout the full project lifecycle. Youll shape delivery culture mentor project managers and embed best practices that align with our business goals.
What Youll Do:
Lead cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Champion delivery methodologies (Agile Waterfall hybrid) and governance standards.
Drive stakeholder engagement and transparent communication across geographies.
Mentor and grow our Project Management community of practice.
Monitor performance metrics and foster continuous improvement.
What Were Looking For:
Proven experience delivering complex IT and business change initiatives.
Expertise in project governance planning and risk management.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project Azure DevOps or .
Certifications such as PMP PRINCE2 or ScrumMaster are a plus.
What We Offer:
A collaborative inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
Opportunities for professional growth mentorship and leadership development.
A delivery environment that embraces innovation agility and continuous learning.
A supportive team where your voice is heard and your impact is recognised.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If youre passionate about leading change and delivering value wed love to hear from you.
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.
Freshfields is a Ban the Box ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (e.g. the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facilities Management
- Biotechnology
- Creative Production
- Design And Estimation
- Architecture
About Company
The world’s biggest international organisations rely on us to help them make the right decisions in a fast-changing world. We combine the knowledge, experience and energy of the whole firm to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, wherever and whenever they arise.
