IT Project Manager
| Job Type | Fixed-Term Contract |
| Location | Chancery Lane |
| Area | City of London, UK |
| Sector | Information Technology - Project Management |
| Salary | £55,000 - £60,000 |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Business Services |
| Telephone | 01273808822 |
| Job Ref | 49937-PM |
- Description
IT Project Manager - Chancery Lane area - £60,000 - 14-month maternity cover
Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a background delivering technology projects within a law firm or professional services environment?
We are recruiting for an IT Project Manager to join a leading international law firm on a 14-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of technology projects, working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders across the organisation.
What’s on offer:
- Hybrid working, with a 60/40 office and remote working split
- Exposure to a broad portfolio of business-critical technology projects
- Opportunity to work within an established international professional services environment
- Collaborative and inclusive working culture
What you’ll be doing:
- Creating and managing detailed project plans covering scope, budgets, resources, responsibilities and timescales
- Delivering multiple IT projects from initial requirements through to implementation and handover
- Working with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate these into practical technology solutions
- Managing projects across application development, software implementation, infrastructure and office technology
- Identifying opportunities to improve and automate business processes
- Managing project risks, budgets, milestones and competing priorities
- Coordinating technical and business resources across multiple projects
- Communicating progress clearly to sponsors and key stakeholders
- Supporting business process redesign and documentation when introducing new technology
- Ensuring successful handover into production and completing post-project reviews
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience successfully delivering IT projects using recognised project management methodologies
- Experience managing a varied portfolio of technology projects
- Previous exposure to the legal sector is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of legal technology such as Document Management, Practice Management, Conflict Checking and Billing systems
- Strong Microsoft Office and MS Project skills
- Exposure to technologies such as iManage, SharePoint, Active Directory, messaging, virtualisation, LAN and WAN environments would be advantageous
- PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification is highly desirable
- Business Analysis qualifications would also be beneficial
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and project leadership skills
- Ability to manage conflicting requirements and priorities
- Commercial, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
Interested in taking ownership of a varied technology portfolio within a leading professional services environment? Apply today to find out more.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within 2 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.