PMO Manager

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is continuing to grow, and we’re creating an exciting new Programme Manager role to drive our most strategic and high-impact projects. Based in Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Glasgow, this is a unique opportunity to shape our change portfolio and deliver complex initiatives that make a difference across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a business Project Management Office (PMO) mechanism and develop and run our multi-year change roadmap.
• Steer major projects from initial concept through to full benefits realisation.
• Assess, prioritise and govern initiatives, ensuring they’re set up for success with the right resources, planning and oversight.
• Lead high-complexity projects end-to-end - from office moves and system upgrades to AI and legal tech initiatives.
• Work closely with Finance on investment planning and support project owners on risk, controls and best practice.
• Manage supplier relationships and external project resources.

About You

• Proven track record of delivering major change initiatives and leading PMO or programme functions.
• Exceptional planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to shift seamlessly from high-level strategic roadmaps to day-to-day detail.
• Strong communication skills for working with senior stakeholders.
• Recognised programme or project management qualification.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and the Microsoft Office Suite.

How to Apply

Take the next step in your career, gain broad exposure across the firm, and lead projects that matter, apply now! Full details can also be found in our job specification. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Jo McMonagle at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or on [contact hidden]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About [Employer hidden]

At the heart of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is our independence. It’s this that gives us the licence to shape our business and culture in the sustainable way we want to, supporting the needs of our people, our clients, our wider community and the environment. It means freedom to pursue a philosophy of always being human in attitude and high-performing in approach. For our people that means recognising everyone is different and valuing those differences. A culture that celebrates openness and where genuine advice and relationships are championed. An environment that encourages everyone to aim for success by being the best version of themselves. And because we value the contribution that every one of our team makes, we make sure everyone is rewarded over and above the usual benefits you'd expect from a leading law firm. That means bonus schemes for all employees, family friendly policies that are stand out in the market, and a range of health & wellbeing initiatives that take a holistic approach to supporting colleagues.