Project Manager – Strategy & Innovation
Global Law Firm | London | Hybrid
A leading international law firm is expanding its Programme & Change team and is hiring a Project Manager to help drive strategic initiatives across its global practice groups.
This is a highly visible role working with senior leadership, partners and global teams, helping turn strategic plans into tangible outcomes that shape how the firm operates and grows.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with the Strategy & Execution function responsible for supporting the firm’s practice groups with strategic planning and innovation initiatives.
Your role will be to translate strategic goals into structured projects, ensuring initiatives are delivered with clear timelines, governance and measurable impact.
Typical projects include:
* Driving AI adoption within legal practice groups
* Supporting practice growth and revenue initiatives
* Piloting new legal technology and innovation solutions
* Delivering business transformation initiatives across the firm
* Process improvement and operational change programmes
The Role
You will lead cross-functional business projects from planning through to delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Translating strategic initiatives into structured project plans and delivery roadmaps
* Managing multiple projects simultaneously across business functions
* Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners and practice group leaders
* Providing clear project governance, reporting and status updates
* Identifying and resolving risks, issues and delivery roadblocks
* Facilitating workshops, steering committees and executive updates
* Partnering with Business Analysts and Change Managers to support successful delivery
* Ensuring initiatives align with firmwide strategic priorities
Experience
* ~5+ years’ Project Management experience
* Experience delivering strategic or business-led initiatives
* Background within a law firm, professional services or complex global organisation preferred
* Proven experience working with senior stakeholders or executive leadership
* Experience collaborating with Business Analysts and Change professionals
Skills
* Excellent communication and facilitation skills
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability
* Ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
* Strong problem solving and analytical thinking
* Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Why This Role?
* Work on strategic initiatives directly impacting the firm’s growth
* Exposure to global leadership and practice groups
* Be part of a growing transformation and innovation function
* Opportunity to shape AI adoption and innovation within legal services
* Long-term development investment, including external strategy training and courses
Location
London – Hybrid working (typically 3–4 days in the office).