Project Manager

Minster Law

. Lead the full lifecycle of strategic change initiatives supporting Minster Law’s Personal Injury platform, competitiveness, and growth .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWakefield • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, high-impact projects using PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, financial acumen, and successful change management in regulated environments.

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PRINCE2 MethodologyAgile FrameworksProject Budget ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgramme ExecutionRisk ManagementBenefits RealisationData-Driven Decision MakingGovernance FrameworksPlanning and OrganisationMergers and AcquisitionsRegulatory ComplianceContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationExecution DisciplineOrganisational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectMonday.comSmartsheetJiraConfluence

Industry Keywords

Personal InjuryProfessional ServicesLegal SectorFinancial SectorClaims-Led Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the full lifecycle of strategic change initiatives supporting Minster Law’s Personal Injury platform, competitiveness, and growth
Plan and execute complex, high-impact programmes including acquisitions, office openings, technology rollouts, and major transformation projects
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, governance, risk, and benefits realisation
Establish and run governance forums, steering groups, go/no-go decisions, and senior stakeholder reporting
Build and maintain comprehensive project plans and apply PRINCE2 or Agile methodologies
Lead cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes
Ensure smooth transition into business-as-usual operations with sustainable adoption and measurable benefits
Develop communication plans and engage stakeholders across the project lifecycle
Provide senior leaders with clear insights to support decision-making
Manage project budgets, resources, procurement, vendors, and contract performance
Track benefit realisation and ensure data-driven business cases align with strategic priorities
Champion PMO standards, tooling, lessons learned, retrospectives, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering complex, high-impact projects in multi-stakeholder environments
Strong command of formal project management methodologies, including PRINCE2 and Agile frameworks
Demonstrable success delivering business acquisitions, site openings, technology rollouts, and large-scale business change
Exceptional planning, organisation, and execution discipline
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including project budget management
Excellent stakeholder, communication, and leadership skills
Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence
Experience delivering change in environments where data, technology, and customer outcomes are critical
Experience within professional services, legal, financial, or regulated sectors
Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and risk management in project environments
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions processes and post-acquisition integration
Experience within insurance, personal injury, or other claims-led/regulated environments
Ability to attend the Wakefield office a minimum of 3 times per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangements
Occasional travel may be required
Equality and diversity commitment
Disability confident employer