EMEA ITS - IT & Business Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Practice Group / Department: IT Regional - Project & Program Management

Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to make a significant impact in a leading global law firm? Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a dynamic IT & Business Project Manager to drive multiple transformation initiatives across our EMEA region.

About Us

Norton Rose Fulbright offers a full range of IT services to lawyers and business functions across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Our Project Office plays a crucial role in delivering transformation initiatives that enable business objectives, mitigate risks, optimise operations, and modernise our technical landscape.

The Role

As an IT & Business Project Manager, you will oversee a variety of IT and business transformation projects. You will be responsible for managing activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with Norton Rose Fulbright's Project Delivery Framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project leadership and team management
2. Delivery using the NRF method
3. Project documentation and tools
4. Planning and resource management
5. Stakeholder engagement and communication management
6. Budgeting and financial management
7. Change control
8. Risk, issue, and dependency management
9. Continual improvement
10. Technical and business understanding

We are looking for a candidate with proven project management experience and a track record of:

1. Delivering large-scale and complex systems implementations
2. Leading and motivating multi-functional teams
3. Managing change management and service transition workstreams
4. Exceptional senior stakeholder management and communication skills

Essential Qualifications

1. PRINCE2 Practitioner
2. Knowledge of project management methodologies and industry best practices
3. Experience with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
4. Familiarity with IT investment evaluation processes
5. Vendor management expertise

Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.