Job Description
Infrastructure Project Manager
Location: Birmingham or Cardiff (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site, 2 days remote)
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
About the Role
La Fosse are partnered with a leading legal firm who are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to join their Global IT Operations team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-profile, business-critical projects, centered around Infrastructure & Azure projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full project lifecycle: design, supplier onboarding, planning, build, test, deployment, and lessons learned.
* Oversee day-to-day management of internal teams and third-party suppliers.
* Create and maintain MS Project plans, track dependencies, and report progress against key milestones.
* Own and manage the RAID log, ensuring risks are mitigated and issues resolved.
* Engage technical teams and stakeholders, keeping them informed throughout the project.
* Communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Collaborate with IT, business teams, and vendors to deliver effective designs.
* Report on project status, planning, and budget management.
* Ensure smooth handover to support teams with full documentation.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* 5+ years’ experience delivering infrastructure implementation projects.
* PRINCE2 certification (or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of infrastructure design and implementation.
* Experience working with external suppliers and large outsource providers.
* Professional services sector experience.
* Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
* Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure), SaaS delivery.
Desirable:
* Previous experience in Professional services
* Understanding of application design and software development lifecycle.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership and communication skills, able to build relationships at senior levels.
* Ability to foster collaboration across teams and vendors.
* Skilled in planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.
* Knowledge of procurement processes and negotiation.
* Ability to understand business requirements and technical solutions at a detailed level.
* Expertise in project management methodologies (MSP, PRINCE2).
* Budgeting and resource allocation experience.
* Problem-solving mindset with proactive approach.
If this sounds like you or someone you might know then please do apply below or send a CV to ben.thomas@lafosse.com