Role Overview
The Senior Project Leader 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 workplans
* Contribute to preparation of pre-reads, briefs and executive materials
* Maintain strong governance processes ensuring clarity, accountability and discipline
2. Strategic planning & transversal projects
* Support the design, coordination and monitoring of the Group strategic plan
* Lead and coordinate transversal Group projects requiring close GEC sponsorship, involving:
* Multiple geographies
* Cross-functional stakeholders
* Tight timelines and high execution intensity
* Ensure effective coordination across regions, functions and service lines to drive alignment and delivery
* Prepare 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 dashboards
* Consolidate and structure KPIs and performance indicators across the Group
* Ensure data consistency, usability and relevance for decision-making
* Produce regular reporting and actionable insights for the GEC
* Work 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 audiences
* Ensure clarity, consistency and executive-level quality of messaging
5. Group leadership events (content)
* Contribute to the content design and production of key Group leadership events
* Support 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 Group
* Map, 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 stakeholders
* Support preparation of materials, tracking of integration actions, and coordination across functions and geographies where needed
Profile & Key Skills
Experience:
* 10+ years in consulting, corporate strategy or project management
* Experience in international and matrix organisations
Core competencies:
* Strong project management and execution discipline
* Proven ability to lead complex transversal projects across geographies
* Experience in dashboarding, KPIs and performance tracking
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French & English)
* Ability to handle strategic and confidential topics
Soft skills:
* Highly structured, rigorous and delivery-oriented
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment
Success Factors
* Ability to drive execution at pace across complex, multi-country projects
* Strong ownership and clear accountability mindset
* Capacity to simplify complexity and create clarity for decision-making
* Contribution to strengthening GEC effectiveness and Group governance
Positioning
* Core member of the General Secretariat team
* Central role in supporting the effectiveness of the GEC and execution of Group priorities
* High exposure to Group leadership teams, senior partners, and strategic topics across the Group
Location: Paris/Barcelona or other Forvis Mazars office in Europe
Reporting line: Group General Secretary (Member of the Executive Committee)