Forvis Mazars in the UK
Strategic Operations & PMO - Assistant Manager

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Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future.
You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.
About The Team
A&C Operations is a central strategic operations and PMO function supporting approximately 800 people across Advisory & Consulting. The function partners with Service Line Leadership, Business Unit Leaders, and operational teams to improve visibility, governance, and execution across the service line.
The team is responsible for operational governance, executive reporting, workforce-planning support, change coordination, and PMO oversight of priority programmes across A&C. The function's focus is to reduce leadership administrative burden, improve delivery predictability, strengthen risk management, and ensure A&C can scale effectively as strategic priorities grow.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Strategic Operations & PMO Senior Associate to provide operational, project management, and coordination support in multiple business areas across Advisory & Consulting. You will help create structure, improve processes, and enable senior teams to operate efficiently.
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Within 6 months, the successful candidate will have established reliable operational rhythms, improved reporting quality, introduced structured processes, and become a trusted coordination point across teams.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Coordination & Delivery
- Coordinate daily operations, meetings, agendas, and follow-ups.
- Maintain documentation, trackers, schedules, and status reports.
Project Management & PMO Support
- Support project planning, milestone tracking, and progress updates.
- Manage RAID logs and support timely resolution of risks and issues.
- Prepare reporting packs, briefings, and insights for senior leadership.
Data, Reporting & Insights
- Maintain operational dashboards and performance trackers.
- Consolidate data into clear, actionable insights.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy of operational information.
Process Improvement
- Identify workflow improvement opportunities.
- Standardise templates, communication rhythms, and reporting processes.
- Introduce new ways of working that enhance clarity and efficiency.
Stakeholder Support & Communication
- Act as a coordination point across internal teams.
- Prepare presentations and communication materials.
- Support cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement.


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What we are looking for
- Experience in project coordination, PMO, or business operations.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and reporting tools.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience in professional services or matrix organisations.
- Familiarity with CRM systems or operational dashboards.
- Understanding of governance frameworks or delivery methodologies.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.
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