Overview
The IT Project Manager is a key member of the Information Technology team, reporting to the IT Technical Portfolio Project Manager. This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects across multiple disciplines—including software development, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and business transformation—ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and objectives.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed within established timelines and budget constraints.
* Lead cross-functional teams, including IT, business analysts, developers, security, operations, and external partners.
* Efficiently manage project resources and budgets, optimising value and minimising waste.
* Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
* Leverage modern delivery frameworks, AI-driven tools, and best practices to drive successful project outcomes.
* Ensure all projects meet the latest security, regulatory, and compliance standards.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Adopt and Tailor Hybrid Delivery Approaches: Select and adapt the most suitable project delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, Lean, DevOps, or hybrid) for each project.
* Leverage AI and Automation: Utilise AI-powered project management tools for workflow automation, predictive analytics, and risk identification.
* Champion Sustainability: Integrate sustainability and green project management principles into project planning and execution.
* Apply ITIL 4 and Service Management Best Practice: Implement ITIL 4 principles to ensure service value and continuous improvement.
* Data-Driven Project Management: Use real-time data and analytics to inform decision-making and proactively manage risks.
* Enhance Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain transparent, real-time communication with all stakeholders using modern collaboration platforms.
* Embed Change Management: Integrate structured change management processes to support user adoption and minimise resistance.
* Ensure Cybersecurity and Compliance: Embed security and compliance requirements into all project phases.
* Continuous Learning and Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging project management trends, tools, and frameworks.
* Customise Frameworks for Sector Needs: Adapt delivery frameworks to the specific requirements of the legal sector, including confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Maintain Core Project Management Duties
* Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans (scope, roles, responsibilities, budgets, timescales, resources).
* Translate business requirements into actionable project deliverables.
* Identify and automate business processes where possible.
* Liaise between business and IT to deliver technical solutions.
* Assign tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Ensure smooth handover to production and conduct post-project analysis.
* Provide regular communication to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
* Identify, analyse, and manage project risks.
Person specification
* Able to deal with conflicting requirements
* Broad technical understanding and the ability to communicate with technical staff
* Excellent process mapping skills
* An understanding of the legal sector
* Proven project leadership skills
Required Technical Skills
* Experience delivering projects using project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid, etc.).
* PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner qualifications are highly desirable.
* Business Analysis qualifications are desirable.
* Experience with a diverse portfolio: application development, software configuration, infrastructure deployment, cloud, cybersecurity, office moves, etc.
* Strong IT Technical background across all Infrastructure platforms
* Desirable knowledge: iManage, SharePoint, Active Directory, Messaging, Virtualisation, LAN/WANs.
* knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project
Competencies
* Motivation
* Communication
* Proactive Team Player
* Organised
* Problem Solving skills
* Attention to detail
Hybrid working
We adopt a hybrid and flexible working approach, dependent on the requirements of the role and subject to manager approval.
For a detailed specification please download the job description in the documents section of this page.
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