Project Manager – 12 month fixed term contract

The role

We are looking to recruit a Project Manager who enjoys engaging with stakeholders from across the firm, e.g. Technical Team, Departmental Directors, Heads of Operations, Heads of Teams, etc.

You will primarily support colleagues in the successful identification and delivery / implementation of feasible, innovative solutions to satisfy business requirements.

In addition, you will work closely with the IT Portfolio Manager to coordinate and prioritise the Projects Team’s response to the business’s needs.

Role responsibility

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a small, supportive and collaborative team. The role holder will gain invaluable exposure to the business, helping IT to deliver greater value to the firm.

Specifically, the individual will be responsible for:

• engaging with, and managing, business stakeholders
• implementing solutions via collaboration with external (3rd party) resources, as necessary
• proactively managing multiple concurrent, diverse projects from end-to-end
• managing changes in pre-defined project scope, deliverables, cost, timeline, etc. and driving unexpected situations to satisfactory conclusion via considered planning
• preparing and maintaining relevant project documentation to ensure that key project stakeholders are kept abreast of progress, risks, issues, financial and / or resource challenges, etc.
• supporting business analysis activities
• collaborating with the Projects Team to:

– develop and implement project governance processes, and adhering to the same

– develop and implement agreed enhancements to existing practices

– identify inefficiencies in processes, tools and systems, and proposing potential improvements

– align the Projects Team’s deliverables with business requirements

• reporting progress to the Director of IT

About you

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in managing IT projects within (preferably) legal and / or professional services environments – demonstrating a range of skills, as detailed above
• Proven experience in delivering innovation within (preferably) legal and / or professional services environments – demonstrating a range of skills, as detailed above
• Knowledge of law firms and legal technology – in particular, legal-centric applications such as: MS Office and other document-production solutions; Case / Matter Management; Document Management Systems (DMS); Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Accounting; Billing; Time-Recording; intranet, etc. – including how lawyers and support staff use these technologies
• Excellent communication and organisational skills – providing your colleagues with confidence that their needs and expectations are being suitably managed
• The ability to develop and maintain effective and mutually-beneficial relationships with senior management / Executives, colleagues and supplier representatives
• The ability to accept direction from, and offer guidance to, colleagues across the firm
• Commercial awareness, including demonstrable negotiation skills when working with vendors / suppliers
• An enthusiasm to develop both personally and professionally
• A “right first time”, delivery-focussed approach
• Formal project management qualifications (e.g. Prince2, PMP or equivalent other)