Project Manager 2 at Group Legal… · Cayman…

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Cayman Islands based Project Manager to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead medium to large technology projects across multiple teams and business stakeholders. The role requires expert knowledge of project management methodologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive delivery of high quality software solutions. This position reports to the Lead IT Project Manager within the IT Project Management Office (PMO).

As a Project Manager you will lead and manage medium to large scale projects within our dynamic PMO team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager who has a strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies with the ability to manage a diverse range of projects, working effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders for efficient project implementation.

As an integral member of the organisation, your role will encompass overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and driving the successful delivery of state-of-the-art software products whilst fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. You have strong people management skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and execute project plans that are in alignment with business objectives. Advanced knowledge of risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and the ability to identify and mitigate project risks and resolve conflicts effectively.

The ideal candidate boasts a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices, strong stakeholder management skills, a clear understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.

Familiarity with Change Management Methodologies would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of multiple technology projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Maintain project plans, documentation, and project artefacts within Monday.com, ensuring compliance with the firm's project delivery framework and governance standards.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Product Owners, technology teams, and business stakeholders to manage project scope, priorities, dependencies, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate project meetings, working groups, steering committees, and status reporting sessions to ensure effective project execution.
• Facilitate retrospectives and apply learnings to improve processes.
• Integrate change management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with project sponsors, senior management, cross‑functional teams and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and changes clearly and proactively.
• Support governance activities and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, including senior management, to drive decision-making, prioritise requirements, and secure project resources.
• Drive the delivery of high-quality technology solutions and promote best practices in project management and change delivery.

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Leadership, or a related discipline.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Prosci Change Management Certification or equivalent change management qualification.
• Extensive experience managing a diverse range of technology and software projects within complex business environments.
• Proven experience delivering both internally developed and vendor-led technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within a law firm or other professional services environment would be considered an asset.

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

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