Operations Project Manager - 12 months FTC

p We're looking for someone on a 12 month fix term contract with potential to extend depending on workload. We will consider flexible options such as reduce hours or 4 days a week. /p br Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. br p Monahans is a leading provider of accounting and business advisory services in the South West, with a rich heritage spanning over 120 years. With a network of offices across the South West region, we are committed to helping businesses thrive and grow by combining our traditional values with innovative approaches. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where professional growth and work-life balance are priorities. At Monahans, you will be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and offers diverse career opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. /p p strong Purpose of the Role /strong /p p As the Projects Manager, your ability to deliver on multiple projects, build strong relationships with your stakeholders and manage the smooth and efficient running and development of our operational projects as well as the seamless transition of planned mergers and acquisitions into the firm will be critical to our success. /p p strong Aims /strong /p p Your aims are to ensure that Monahans is delivering on its critical projects through: /p ul li Leading and being accountable for the implementation of our operational projects including the integration of new teams. /li li Coordinating, facilitating, and managing the operational integration of acquired businesses into the Monahans portfolio. /li li Championing solutions to issues, obstacles and barriers and creating processes and systems that allow the organisation to become more disciplined, accountable, and efficient in executing every part of its vision. /li /ul p strong Key Responsibilities /strong /p ul li Plan and deliver operations and integration projects that will grow our portfolio and develop the operational strength of Monahans /li li Programme-manage the delivery of technical and central services projects that will underpin the smooth running of our client services. /li li Measure and report on the progress of our projects across the organisation in line with our weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual review of critical success factors. /li li Build collaborative working relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders, communicating effectively and articulating complexities easily across a broad range of operational topics. /li li Conduct projects’ post-implementation reviews, taking the key learnings and continuously improving our processes and practices. /li li Proactively manage any operational risks by identifying, documenting, and mitigating risks before they become a problem. /li li Develop project management capability in the team and establish reporting processes that will keep the firm informed of progress, challenges, and solutions. /li li Communicate confidently and kindly with all members of the Monahans Team. /li /ul p strong Success Criteria /strong /p p You’ll know you’re succeeding if: /p ul li We integrate new businesses seamlessly into Monahans and maintain high engagement within all teams. /li li All operational projects are completed successfully - fit for purpose, on time and to budget. /li li Each member of the operations team is engaged, committed, skilled, stable, and collaborating effectively to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation. /li /ul p strong Skills and experience: /strong /p ul li Ideally an accountancy background and good understanding of operational and technical accountancy processes. /li li Experience in project managing acquisitions and business transfers, with multiple workstreams. /li li A proven track record of success and the ability to implement operations planning and project management effectively. /li li Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. /li li Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. /li li Demonstrated experience in change management and organisational transformation. /li /ul p strong You may be the sort of person who is: /strong /p ul li strong Detail-oriented: /strong You possess a strong attention to detail and approach problem-solving with a proactive mindset. /li li strong Resilient /strong : You demonstrate confidence and kindness, even in challenging situations. /li li strong Team-oriented: /strong You have an excellent team spirit and the competence to lead in your area of expertise, contributing to a high-performing, dedicated team. /li li strong Communicative /strong : You excel in communication and interpersonal skills, able to make the right things happen at pace. /li li Inspiring: You inspire others by being honest but never over-promising, fostering trust and reliability. /li li strong Passionate /strong : You are passionate about providing your colleagues with a great operational service experience at every stage of their engagement with you. /li li strong Values-led: /strong You are driven by values, showing care and support for others to achieve their goals. /li /ul p strong Benefits: /strong /p p At Monahans, we are dedicated to personal and professional growth, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. As part of the Monahans team, you can expect: /p ul li Competitive salary with regular benchmarking and merit-based reviews. /li li strong Health and wellness benefits /strong including private health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, and an employee assistance program. /li li strong Flexible working arrangements, /strong including homeworking options and the opportunity to buy more annual leave. /li li strong Generous support policies /strong such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, life assurance, and a pension scheme. /li li strong Additional perks /strong like the myMonahans benefits platform, volunteer leave, social events, and a cycle-to-work scheme. /li /ul p /p p Our mission at Monahans is to use our business as a force for good by making a positive impact on our community and driving positive change in the world. /p p We are committed to sustainable operations and encourage all our employees to contribute to our efforts in minimising waste, reducing our carbon footprint, expanding our community initiatives, upholding our ethical standards and supporting a culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion. /p p /p p We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, disability, or age. If you require a reasonable adjustment during our recruitment process, please inform us. /p