Head of Technical Projects – Fletchers Solicitors
Location: Office locations - Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton, and Cambridge. Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.
Shape integrations, lead change, deliver impact. Are you a technology leader with a passion for delivering impactful change? At Fletchers Solicitors, we are seeking a Head of Technical Projects to drive the successful technical delivery of high-profile M&A integrations and key technology initiatives.
This hands-on senior position requires deep expertise in infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, with a solid understanding of development practices. You will take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery, shaping technical execution while coordinating cross-functional virtual teams of developers, infrastructure specialists, and support engineers.
Although this role carries the title of “Head of,” it is not a traditional line management position. You will provide technical leadership without boundaries, forming and guiding collaborative delivery teams to achieve outcomes. Working in close partnership with business Project Managers and Business Analysts, you will ensure technology change is executed seamlessly, reliably, and with measurable business impact.
If you are an influential technical leader who thrives in complex transformation environments and enjoys turning strategy into delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Personal Attributes
* Hands-on and delivery-focused with a pragmatic approach.
* Comfortable working at both strategic and detailed technical levels.
* Collaborative and influential, able to lead without line authority.
* Resilient and adaptable, particularly in fast-paced M&A environments.
* Strong communicator, able to translate technical solutions into clear understanding.
In Return Fletchers Offers
* 35 hours working week
* Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
* 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year
* Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
* Life Assurance Policy
* Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
* Company sick pay
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
* Varied calendar of funded company social events
* Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
* A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Main Responsibilities
* Lead the technical delivery workstreams of M&A integrations and selected technology change initiatives, ensuring successful execution from due diligence to post-merger consolidation.
* Own the technical delivery plan: define tasks, allocate resources, track progress, and manage risks/issues for technical streams.
* Provide hands-on technical expertise and input across infrastructure, Azure cloud, and development, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and business-aligned.
* Solution design: lead the high-level and low-level designs and non-functional requirements; obtain infra/security design approval.
* M&A due diligence: assess target environments (infrastructure, Azure, security posture, data flows), identify remediation items, and plan secure integration/migration paths.
* Build and lead virtual technical teams drawn from across IT and business functions, motivating and directing colleagues without direct line management responsibility.
* Collaborate with Project Managers and Business Analysts to deliver joined-up outcomes.
* Act as the primary escalation point for technical delivery issues within projects.
* Manage technical dependencies and ensure effective integration with business operations during M&A activities.
* Partner with the Technical & Operations Director on scope/priorities and provide concise, risk-based status and RAID reporting.
* Ensure strong governance and documentation for technical designs, decisions, and delivery.
* Drive continuous improvement in technical project delivery, embedding lessons learned into future initiatives.
Essential Skills And Experience
Technical Expertise (Essential)
* Proven background in infrastructure and IT operations.
* Strong Microsoft Azure skills (IaaS, PaaS, identity, and hybrid environments).
* Understanding of application development practices.
* Experience with data migration and systems consolidation.
* Awareness of cybersecurity principles and compliance standards.
Project & Delivery Skills (Essential)
* Demonstrable success delivering technical projects, including M&A integrations.
* Ability to plan and manage technical workstreams, aligning with wider project governance.
* Skilled in leading virtual/matrix teams and coordinating vendors.
* Strong stakeholder management, influencing at all levels of the organisation.
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
* PRINCE2 or similar Project certification
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Experience in the legal sector or other regulated industries.
* Knowledge of Proclaim or equivalent case management systems.
* Familiarity with ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials Plus frameworks.
* Technical Certification such as Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL, TOGAF.
We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group with growth plans. We are committed to hybrid and flexible working arrangements and to developing our people through training and qualifications.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity standards. We support Disability Confident and other diversity initiatives.
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