Head of Technical Projects – Fletchers Group
Hybrid working available – flexibility to work from home and collaborate in office when needed.
Office Locations
* Manchester
* Liverpool
* Leeds
* Bolton
* Southport
* Newcastle
* Reading
* Birmingham
* Northampton
* Cambridge
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 as needed across infrastructure, Azure cloud, and development, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and business‑aligned.
* Solution design: lead the HLD/LLD and non‑functional requirements; obtain infra/security design approval from the Head of Infrastructure & Security.
* 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 (overall governance) and Business Analysts (requirements capture) 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.
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.
Essential Skills and Experience (Technical Expertise)
* 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.
Benefits
* 35‑hour 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 until long‑service award after 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment.
* 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.
About Fletchers Group
Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation.
We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry.
We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. We don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any time.
Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.
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