Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs 450+ people across 25 offices.
We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year.
Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.
Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.
Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.
Overview
We are seeking a delivery-focused IT Project Manager to lead and successfully implement a range of business and technology projects across the firm. This role places strong emphasis on planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and delivery outcomes rather than deep technical expertise.
You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives, supporting the continued growth and operational excellence of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and business change projects
* Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans and documentation
* Coordinate internal teams, third-party suppliers, and stakeholders
* Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
* Ensure clear and consistent communication across all levels of the business
* Monitor progress against milestones and report on performance
* Drive accountability and ensure delivery against agreed outcomes
* Support change management and user adoption across the firm
* Continuously improve project delivery processes and standards
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven experience delivering projects in a structured environment
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
* Demonstrable track record of delivering projects on time and within scope
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
* Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
* Experience working in a professional services environment (preferred but not essential)
Desirable:
* Exposure to IT or systems-related projects
* Familiarity with project management methodologies
* Experience working with third-party vendors and suppliers
* Understanding of legal systems or case management software
* Personal Attributes
* Delivery-focused and results-driven
* Strong leadership and coordination skills
* Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt to change
* Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective
* Collaborative and team-oriented approach
* High level of professionalism and accountability
* Success Measures
* Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed scope
* High stakeholder satisfaction
* Effective risk and issue management
* Smooth adoption of delivered solutions across the business
Salary
£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Location
Duke House, 54 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 2EE
Role Type
* Full-time, permanent.
Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.
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