IT Project Manager

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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