Senior Project Manager - Strategy and Operations

About the role

This permanent position sits within a high‑performing central strategy and operations function of a globally recognised professional services firm. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners on business‑critical initiatives that shape operational performance, governance, transformation and long‑term strategic direction.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior executives, partners and leadership teams to deliver strategic and operational initiatives.
• Manage multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously, ensuring clear governance, stakeholder alignment and timely execution.
• Prepare high‑quality presentations, board papers, briefing documents and reports for senior audiences.
• Conduct detailed business analysis using financial data, market intelligence and data insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Coordinate cross‑functional workstreams, proactively managing risks, timelines and dependencies.
• Drive operational improvements, governance processes and best‑practice ways of working across the function.
• Support leadership teams with meeting preparation, strategic planning activities and executive‑level communications.
• Contribute to budgeting, cost tracking and performance reporting for strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.

Required profile

• Experience in strategy consulting, transformation, corporate strategy, Chief of Staff or similar high‑performing operational environments.
• Proven track record of working directly with senior stakeholders, including C‑suite executives, partners or board‑level leadership.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.
• Consulting‑style problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments where priorities shift quickly.
• Balance of strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and delivery.

Required skills

What we offer

• Strong talent development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across a global business.
• Collaborative culture with international reach and high‑profile work.