Job Title: Projects & Innovation Manager
Location: Birmingham, Northampton, or Manchester
Salary: Competitive
About the Role:
This is an excellent opportunity for an established transformation professional to help the Projects & Innovation team maximise the impact of major change programmes. The Projects & Innovation Manager will support the team and wider business in delivering strategic plans and change objectives, which may include line management responsibilities.
The role involves performing various functions within change initiatives or projects, ensuring accountability and collaboration to achieve successful outcomes. Using project and change management expertise, you will champion best practices and apply industry-standard methods for project delivery and business change.
This position requires a proactive, self-managing mindset and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support leadership to implement strategies and plans across the business and build the capability and profile of the Projects & Innovation team.
- Lead major change initiatives or projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, while supporting colleagues on smaller initiatives.
- Provide advice on best practice and escalation routes for risks or issues.
- Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership, business divisions, and suppliers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with aligned business areas to coordinate and oversee change plans.
- Ensure team alignment with Projects & Innovation strategies and the organisation’s strategic ambitions.
- Potential line management responsibility, including team meetings, 1:1 reviews, and personal development.
- Support capacity planning to help others appropriately plan change initiatives.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience in project management, process improvement, and change management, ideally within professional services or similar sectors.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, coaching, or developing team members.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, with commercial awareness.
- Familiarity with established or emerging technologies that support legal or business operations.
- Understanding of organisational, commercial, and financial contexts to ensure projects align with business objectives and contribute to overall efficiency and competitive advantage.
- Proactive approach to identifying and implementing best practices and continuous improvement opportunities.
Technical Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience with project management frameworks and change methodologies (Prince2, Agile, LEAN, Six Sigma) is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver successful outcomes under pressure.
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and well-being.
How to Apply:
Ellie.sapstead@pyvital.co.uk
About Us:
We are a recruitment agency specialising in mid to senior-level roles. Our expertise allows us to connect talented professionals with outstanding opportunities, supporting both clients and candidates in achieving their goals.
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