IT Project Manager

Capital Law Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Cardiff seeks an IT Project Manager to oversee IT and business projects. The ideal candidate will have proven project management and business analysis experience, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, risk registers, and coordinating IT budgets. This role offers a flexible working model with excellent benefits, including health and wellbeing schemes, and a great city-center office environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and business analysis.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT and business projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, create plans, and set goals and objectives.
• Manage project risks and maintain the risk register.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders and the wider business.

Skills

Project management experience

Business analysis

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Job description

As an IT Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day management of IT and business projects across Capital Law. You'll ensure projects have clear outcomes, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. This role is pivotal in supporting stakeholders, managing risks, and improving our IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT and business projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope, create plans, and set goals and objectives.
• Conduct business analysis exercises to understand requirements.
• Manage project risks and maintain the risk register.
• Coordinate IT budgets and supplier relationships.
• Oversee project execution, monitor progress, and ensure quality control.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders and the wider business.
• Support business continuity planning and testing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and business analysis.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to motivate and lead teams effectively.
• Hands‑on approach with a basic understanding of IT systems.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively.

Benefits

• Flexible working – work between home and the office as required.
• Health and wellbeing – cycle‑to‑work scheme, in‑person yoga, subsidised on‑site weekly chiropractor visits, and regular wellbeing events.
• Competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement; option to buy/sell annual leave.
• Enhanced family leave, health cash plan, life assurance, recognition schemes, yoga classes, regular social events, and more.
• Great location – city‑centre offices with excellent facilities including an onsite chef in our Cardiff office.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly – regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination. Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.