Job Title:                 Project and Strategy Manager

Reporting to:          Managing Director

Location:                 Office/Hybrid

The Role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role is responsible for two key areas:

• Strategic planning, ensuring projects align with and contribute to the MLA’s overall goals.
• Project management, ensuring the delivery of complex projects from conception to completion and sign off.

The Company:

As a recognised Tier 1 MedCo agency, with over 30 years’ experience in the industry, we are proud to deliver reporting services that set the standard. Year on year, we deliver quality, efficiency, and value for money across RTA, Industrial Disease, Military Claims and Housing Conditions Claims and will continue to provide reporting services the only way we know how – the MLA way!

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and report on progress to senior management.
• Leadership: Lead and motivate internal and external project stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in project management.

Key Traits of a Potential Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and strategic planning.
• Qualifications in project management or a related field.

(e.g Agile Foundation APM, PMI, PRINCE2) is preferred.

• Good technical writing, client-facing and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to think critically and strategically to drive business success.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail to ensure project accuracy and quality.
• Adaptable: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Proactive: Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Package:

• Salary Dependent on Experience.
• Company Stakeholder Pension.
• Private Healthcare.
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.

Please send all applications and CVs to clare.scott@mla-ltd.co.uk