Job Description
IT Project Manager – Legal Sector
Our client a leading Law firm is recruiting for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a range of business and technology change initiatives. You will take ownership of projects at different stages of the lifecycle (discovery through delivery and transition to operations), providing stability, direction, and disciplined delivery oversight.
The Project Manager will be responsible for assessing project status, shaping and maintaining delivery plans, and ensuring effective progression towards agreed outcomes. This includes managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and dependencies, while applying appropriate governance, assurance, and delivery practices. The role sits within the Project Management function and reports to the Programme Manager. You will work closely with technology teams, business stakeholders, and third-party partners to support confident and coordinated delivery.
This is a key role requiring a hands-on project leader with experience of delivering complex change in a structured and transparent way. The successful candidate will be expected to quickly understand delivery priorities, establish clear plans and controls, and guide projects through to completion.
Key skills & experience
•Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to support day-to-day work, with the ability to apply sound judgement and critical thinking when interpreting outputs.
•At least 10 years’ experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary technology programmes within complex, multi-vendor environments, maintaining strong control over schedule, cost and scope.
•Demonstrable experience managing in-flight or transition-stage projects, taking ownership and re-establishing structure where needed.
•Proven ability to manage delivery across both internal technology teams and outsourced partners.
•Leadership mindset, able to build confidence within teams to promote a delivery-led, accountable and transparent culture.
•Ability to manage multi-vendor delivery models and contractual deliverables.
•Experience of agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery methodologies.
•Strong stakeholder management skills, with an ability communicate clearly and translate complex issues into actionable information
•Familiarity with collaboration tools, productivity suites, and alternative technology solutions for resilience.
•Strong understanding of delivery assurance, testing, and transition to operations.
•Experience with enterprise platforms (e.g., collaboration, document/content management, workflow, or business systems) is advantageous.
•Project/Programme Management certifications (e.g., MSP, PMP, PRINCE2) desirable.
Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
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