This is a Finance Project & Change Manager role with Norton Rose Fulbright based in Sydney, NSW, AU Norton Rose Fulbright Role Seniority - mid level, senior More about the Finance Project & Change Manager role at Norton Rose Fulbright Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide covering Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We are seeking a highly capable Project & Change Manager to lead and deliver strategic transformation relating to the integration of our EMEA and Australian Finance Functions. This hybrid role combines 75% project management responsibilities with 25% change management & adoption, ensuring that projects are delivered effectively while new ways of working are successfully embedded. Based in Sydney, this role operates within a complex, global environment and will work across multi-disciplinary teams to drive business value, optimise processes, and ensure change is understood, adopted, and sustained. Key Responsibilities Project Management (75%) Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium-to-large scale transformation projects, including business case development, requirements gathering, process improvement and implementation. Act as the key contact between Sydney and London which may involve alternative time zone working. Develop and maintain project documentation: project plans, RAID logs, action logs, risk assessments, status reporting, benefits tracking. Analyse business processes and systems to identify opportunities for efficiency, standardisation, and optimisation. Provide structure and guidance on ways of working, organisational design, and operational improvements. Facilitate requirements sessions, and cross-functional discussions. Identify and manage interdependencies across projects and business units. Track and report project performance, KPIs, and benefits realisation. Support colleagues by educating them on project delivery tools and frameworks. Act decisively, operate with pace, and navigate ambiguity in a changeable environment. Change Management & Adoption (25%) Design and implement change and adoption approaches that align to programme needs and ensure successful adoption of new processes, tools, or technology. Conduct stakeholder mapping, change impact assessments, and organisational readiness analyses. Develop integrated communication and engagement plans using a range of media including written, graphic, digital, and face-to-face channels. Develop and deliver training strategies to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption. Define and track change success metrics, business value, ROI, and benefits realisation. Partner with senior stakeholders to understand needs, expectations, and alignment to broader strategy. Support horizon scanning, market insights, and analysis of impacts to the business model and workforce. Contribute to the prioritisation of transformation opportunities across business functions. Key Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience delivering complex, multi-geography transformation projects, ideally within professional services or similar industries. Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches). Demonstrated experience in change management principles, frameworks, and communication strategies. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, persuasive presentations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including process analysis and modelling. Experience managing senior stakeholders and influencing at all levels of an organisation. High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise within a fast-paced environment. Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in ambiguous contexts. Highly motivated, collaborative, and pragmatic self-starter. Desirable Understanding of digital communications and innovative engagement methods. Exposure to organisational design activities. Professional qualifications such as PRINCE2, APMP, Scrum, or Six Sigma. Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Scott Baker via (02) 9330 8578 or scott.baker@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion . If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Norton Rose Fulbright team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading project delivery ️ Designing change management approaches Stakeholder engagement Key Strengths Project management methodologies Change management principles Analytical and problem-solving skills Digital communications ️ Organisational design Professional qualifications A Final Note: This is a role with Norton Rose Fulbright not with Hatch.
