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The RoleWe're on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager with a strong foundation in professional services, ideally within accountancy. The ideal candidate will have led multiple projects across:Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Technology implementationBusiness change and transformationThis is a PERMANENT Role which would require onsite presence at our Manchester office, please only apply if you are seeking a permanent role.This is a fantastic chance to bring your expertise into a high-impact environment and drive meaningful outcomes. Reporting into our Head of Programmes & Business Transformation, the Project Manager will play a key role within our Central Operations team. Working with colleagues across the AMS Group along with third-party suppliers, the project manager would be responsible for the successful delivery of group and divisional projects and the delivery of successful acquisition integration plans.About usAMS Group are a full-service professional services firm that create value for mid-market businesses. We do this through our exceptional technical delivery teams and our personalised client approach. Our vision is to be the best advisory-led professional services firm in the mid-market.Our services within the Group include Audit & Accounting, Tax (Capital Allowances, Private Client, Innovations, Tax Investigations and VAT), and Advisory (Corporate Finance, Business Recovery, Debt Advisory and Insurance).We've achieved 36% year on year growth in revenue, we now employ over 225 employees, with an average client satisfaction score of 98%. We are looking to increase our growth trajectory throughout 2025 and beyond.Key responsibilities:Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigationDevelop detailed project plans to track and report on progressCoordinate internal resources and third parties (where required) to ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budgetOrganise project kick off meetings, assigning roles & responsibilities and maintain regular project status callsEstablish and maintain robust up-to-date project management documentation for all projects, including an agreed RACI for each project to ensure accountabilities are clear across the project team.Create and maintain project documentationBuild relationships with internal stakeholdersEnsure projects are run in accordance with any regulatory standardsBuild a strong relationship with technology and systems providersEnsure technology projects are delivered in line with the Group’s technology roadmapSupport with M&A projects and workstreams such as technology migrationEscalate any potential issues to the Head of Programmes & Business TransformationReport project outcomes and risks to the appropriate stakeholder groupEnsure key learnings are captured during project retrospectives or debriefsSkills and experience required:Must come from a Professional Services background.Experienced with managing internal projects and technology projectsExperience of successfully engaging and managing stakeholders at all levels across an organisationProven ability to quickly establish credibility and manage and sustain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders,Proven ability to drive progress and delivery across various workstreams and stakeholdersBudget management experience including forecasting and planningExcellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skillsBenefits:25 Days HolidaysAdditional day off for birthdayAnnual bonus schemeHealth cash plan after probationCompany sick payEnhanced parental pay policiesPerkbox subscription1 x paid membership / subscriptionCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany pension schemeAMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.