About this role
The Senior Project Manager supports the Group General Secretary in driving the Group’s governance agenda, strategic initiatives, and partner engagement.
This is a central, transversal role at the heart of the Executive Committee, combining strategic planning, governance coordination, dashboards (Crystal), partner communication, and delivery of key Group initiatives.
The role requires a highly structured and autonomous project leader, capable of operating at executive level and ensuring rigorous and fast execution across a complex international organisation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance & GEC support
Support the preparation and structuring of GEC agendas and workplansContribute to preparation of pre-reads, briefs and executive materialsMaintain strong governance processes ensuring clarity, accountability and discipline
2. Strategic planning & transversal projects
Support the design, coordination and monitoring of the Group strategic planLead and coordinate transversal Group projects requiring close GEC sponsorship, involving:Multiple geographiesCross-functional stakeholdersTight timelines and high execution intensityEnsure effective coordination across regions, functions and service lines to drive alignment and deliveryPrepare analysis and reporting for GEC discussions and decision-making
3. Dashboards & performance monitoring (Crystal)
Lead the development and coordination of Group-level dashboards, including non-financial dashboardsConsolidate and structure KPIs and performance indicators across the GroupEnsure data consistency, usability and relevance for decision-makingProduce regular reporting and actionable insights for the GECWork closely with Finance, regions and support functions to ensure robust data collection and follow-up
4. Partner & leadership communication
Prepare high-impact materials (presentations, notes, reports) for executive audiencesEnsure clarity, consistency and executive-level quality of messaging
5. Group leadership events (content)
Contribute to the content design and production of key Group leadership eventsSupport the development of core messages, narratives and materials aligned with Group priorities
6. Stakeholder management
Support the definition and execution of stakeholder management strategy for the GroupMap, engage and coordinate Group leadership teams and senior partners, ensuring alignment on priorities
7. M&A and integration support (as required)
Contribute on an ad hoc basis to M&A and post-deal integration topics, in coordination with the General Secretary and relevant stakeholdersSupport preparation of materials, tracking of integration actions, and coordination across functions and geographies where needed Experience:10+ years in consulting, corporate strategy or project managementExperience in international and matrix organisationsCore competencies:Strong project management and execution disciplineProven ability to lead complex transversal projects across geographiesExperience in dashboarding, KPIs and performance trackingExcellent written and verbal communication skills (French & English)Ability to handle strategic and confidential topicsSoft skills:Highly structured, rigorous and delivery-orientedStrong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholdersComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment
Success Factors
Ability to drive execution at pace across complex, multi-country projectsStrong ownership and clear accountability mindsetCapacity to simplify complexity and create clarity for decision-makingContribution to strengthening GEC effectiveness and Group governance
Positioning
Core member of the General Secretariat teamCentral role in supporting the effectiveness of the GEC and execution of Group prioritiesHigh exposure to Group leadership teams, senior partners, and strategic topics across the Group
Location: Paris or in another Forvis Mazars office in Europe
Reporting to: Group General Secretary – Member of the Executive Committee (based in Paris)