Knight Frank
real estate consultancies
ProjectDeliveryManager-BusinessDevelopment
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“Project Delivery Manager - Business Development at Knight Frank. Skills: Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Coordination, Reporting, Driving Change. lead delivery of a strategic Client Discovery programme. planning, coordinating and governing delivery of this programme”
What You'll Achieve.
build a clear, data‑led understanding of Knight Frank’s client base, capabilities, areas of expertise and levels of integration.; generate reliable, actionable insight that informs strategy, growth and improved integration.; meet senior stakeholder requirements.; inform strategy, growth and improved integration.; win work based on high-quality data and insight.; ensure insights are delivered at the right time, communicated effectively and positioned for adoption and action.; measurable ROI arising from Client Discovery outputs.; effecting change to Commercial team business plans, growth priorities and integration.; tracking of agreed actions and impact measures following delivery of Client Discovery insights.
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem-solver; judgement; initiative
18‑month fixed term contract
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects or programmes in a professional services, consulting or commercial environment., Ability to translate high‑level objectives into structured plans and deliverable workstreams/, Be able to demonstrate “hands-on” delivery implementation., Experience working alongside analytical or technical teams, with an appreciation of dependencies between data, analysis and delivery., Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage credibly with senior stakeholders., organisation skills, with a disciplined approach to prioritisation, tracking, implementation and evaluation., Microsoft Office - working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint., Highly organised, structured and delivery focused., Calm and confident under pressure, with ability to manage competing demands., Motivated to “roll up sleeves” and get things done, Proactive problem-solver with judgement and attention to detail., Effective communicator, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders to drive change., Flexible and able to prioritise workload effectively., Ability to develop and implement clear and robust plans., Proactive self-starter with sound judgment and initiative., Collaborative team player with a positive approach to routine tasks.
Nice to Have
Experience or understanding of a commercial property environment would be advantageous, but not essential., Project management frameworks - familiarity with recognised methodologies such as CMI, APM or PRINCE2 (certification advantageous, not essential), Data visualisation platforms – awareness or working familiarity with tools such as Power BI or Tableau, sufficient to interpret outputs, understand dependencies and support delivery of data-led workstreams (advantageous, not essential).
What You'll Do.
lead delivery of a strategic Client Discovery programme
coordinating and governing delivery of this programme
ensuring workstreams are prioritised
sequenced and delivered to meet senior stakeholder requirements
end‑to‑end delivery of a phased roll-out Client Discovery programme
lead project planning
workflow and governance across all phases of delivery
translating strategic questions and analytical requirements into structured workplans
timelines and deliverables
ensure insights are delivered at the right time
communicated effectively and positioned for adoption and action
own and maintain the end‑to‑end plan for the Client Discovery programme
dependencies and transitions.
coordinate activity across Client Discovery workstreams
ensuring required inputs are in place and delivery is sequenced correctly.
work with Client Development and Commercial team leaders to agree scope
delivery timelines and escalation points.
structured updates to senior stakeholders on progress
delivery risks and key decisions.
synthesise data discovery outputs and actions
playing back findings in the most appropriate way and at the right time across various audiences.
ensure Client Discovery outputs and reporting align to the Business Development Team’s Client Development approach.
coordinate linkage between Client Discovery workstreams and the Client Feedback programme
ensuring relevant insights are incorporated.
determine and model measurable ROI arising from Client Discovery outputs.
translate outputs into clear effecting change to Commercial team business plans
growth priorities and integration.
support tracking of agreed actions and impact measures following delivery of Client Discovery insights.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; cross-business initiative; Bringing together client data cleansing and analysis across Commercial business units; Working closely with the Business Development Data team, service line analysts and business stakeholders; collaborating alongside data and client development experts; engaging the wider business to identify proactive opportunities to win work; collaborate with Client Development managers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; confidence to engage credibly with senior stakeholders; provide clear, structured updates; Effective communicator; engage credibly with senior stakeholders to drive change
Process & Methodology
process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, planning, coordinating, governing delivery, sequenced delivery, project planning, workflow, governance, structured workplans, timelines, deliverables, delivery, prioritisation, tracking, implementation, evaluation, develop and implement clear and robust plans
Full Job Description
**_Who are we_** Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments _**in over 50 Markets, 600 + Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.**_ At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals. A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated. In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart [here](https://assets.knightfrank.com/share/eHnbvneEQD1Ts6Tk
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