IT Project Manager (12 Month FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Technology Project Manager to oversee projects enhancing efficiency and compliance within their practice. The role involves collaboration with legal professionals and IT teams, executing project plans, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations. Candidates should possess a strong project management background, relevant certifications, and leadership experience, promoting a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Recognized project management certification required.
• Experience in legal industry applications preferred.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in a mid-size organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans, monitor progress, and take corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary contact between legal professionals and IT.
• Ensure compliance with legal industry regulations and data security standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum)

Job description

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This role offers hybrid working - 2 days WFH. EXCELLENT salary on offer!

You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing technology projects to improve efficiency, compliance, and the overall effectiveness of our legal practice while working closely with legal professionals and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing project plans, monitoring project progress, identifying deviations, and taking corrective actions to ensure projects are completed successfully.
• Identifying potential project risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Serving as the primary point of contact between legal professionals and the IT team on projects and maintaining clear and open lines of communication to ensure alignment with legal practice needs.
• Managing project budgets, allocating resources effectively, and overseeing procurement of hardware, software, and third-party services.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, including status reports, issue logs, and project closure reports, and generating regular progress reports for legal management and stakeholders.
• Ensuring that all technology solutions meet legal industry regulations and data security standards, and implementing data protection and privacy measures to safeguard sensitive client information.
• Evaluating how emerging technologies can benefit the legal practice and making recommendations for their adoption.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues across the business.

Skills Required

• Project Management Certification: A recognized project management certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications.
• Knowledge of legal industry specific business applications and processes are essential for this role. Direct experience of our particular software application stack is desirable, but experience in similar software will also be welcomed.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, and experience of working in a mid-size professional services organisation.
• A very high level of personal organisation and professionalism is required, together with a 'can-do' attitude and an ability to work to deadlines while under pressure. This person must inspire a positive and inclusive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork and service to the business.