Junior IT Project Manager, Law Firm, London

WMDO - World Medical Device Organization; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is expanding its Project Management Office and seeking a junior project manager. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with project support experience to advance into project management, working alongside seasoned professionals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project support or coordination roles.
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure, professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans including tasks, timelines, and resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage project communications.
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Project Planning

Risk Management

Job description

The Firm

This 1200-user Law Firm is a leader in the class action field, securing landmark victories in many high-profile cases. As a result of this success, they have doubled in size over the last two years, and a digital and business transformation is underway to support this growth.

The Project Management Office is also expanding to support this widespread change programme, and they are seeking a junior project manager to join the team.

Projects in the pipeline cover all areas of the business, including some large-scale core business systems planned for this year.

This role presents a rare opportunity for someone in an IT project support role, an IT project coordinator role, or any role with exposure to projects, processes, and frameworks to progress into project management, with guidance from experienced professionals in a structured and evolving environment.

The Role

Working closely with experienced business analysts, project managers, and transformation managers, you will:

1. Develop detailed project plans (tasks, timelines, resources).
2. Draft RFPs and identify suitable suppliers.
3. Maintain project documentation in collaboration with the IT Administrator.
4. Execute plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
6. Manage resources, track expenses, and ensure budget compliance.
7. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
8. Escalate issues and collaborate with leadership.
9. Resolve cross-functional issues at the project level.
10. Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
11. Manage project communications within the Firm.
12. Complete post-implementation reviews and ROI analyses.
13. Escalate challenges encountered during the project lifecycle.

If you possess the communication skills to operate effectively in a high-pressure, professional services environment and are seeking a career in project management, please apply with your CV.