Global IT Delivery Leader — Drive Change & Growth

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee complex digital transformation projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, foster a culture of delivery excellence, and mentor project managers. The ideal candidate has solid experience in IT projects, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with project management tools. Join us to drive change and deliver value in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex IT and business change initiatives.
• Expertise in project planning and risk management.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project teams with strategic alignment.
• Champion delivery methodologies and governance standards.
• Mentor and grow the Project Management community.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Education

Certifications like PMP, PRINCE2, or ScrumMaster

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Monday.com

Job description

A leading global law firm in Manchester seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee complex digital transformation projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, foster a culture of delivery excellence, and mentor project managers. The ideal candidate has solid experience in IT projects, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with project management tools. Join us to drive change and deliver value in a collaborative environment.