Project Manager

Gateley; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal and professional services group in Birmingham is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of IT and business change initiatives. The successful candidate will manage projects with significant financial value, engaging with stakeholders to ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers a competitive salary and diverse benefits including bonuses, development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Health care

Group personal pension

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT and business change projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track record of successfully delivering projects within budget.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver business change and IT projects within agreed timelines.
• Manage project budgets up to £5 million.
• Liaise with stakeholders and third-party vendors.

Skills

Agile project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Relevant project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Visio

DevOps

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager plays a critical role in managing, driving and governing the successful delivery of IT and business change initiatives across Gateley. Operating within a dynamic portfolio of over 50 active concurrent projects and programmes, the Project Manager delivers initiatives with significant strategic and financial value aimed at enhancing client service, driving company growth and increasing profitability towards the overall business North Star target.

Key Responsibilities

• The definition, documentation and successful delivery of business change and IT projects within agreed time scales and budget.
• End‑to‑end project management of all assigned projects.
• Ability to manage project budgets up to sometimes exceeding £5 million.
• Ability to manage projects that impact large customer bases often in excess of 2,000 people.
• Maintaining open and effective communication with users and stakeholders with regards to the planning and delivery of individual programmes of work and projects.
• Achieving project buy‑in and co‑operation and minimise impact of risk to the business.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identification, ownership and management of project and programme risks, identifying and implementing mitigating actions to reduce and remove the impact of risks.
• Developing strategies and measures to mitigate and/or control risks identified ensuring contingency plans are developed and executed.
• Ensure projects create all necessary documentation to enable the Change & IT Service team to fully support the solution after the project has concluded.
• Preparation of project management artefacts (PID, status reports, change control notes, Business Case, BRS, Test and other key documentation).
• Liaising between business stakeholders, IT Team members, 3rd party suppliers, clients and others as required to deliver IT projects for the Gateley business and/or its clients.
• Ownership of work breakdown structure, production of estimates, project plans, technical plans and requirements, finances, risk & contingency, scope management and change control.
• Clearly articulating scope, business requirements, business process, delivery plans and the benefits cases for programmes of work.
• Communicating in language that is appropriate to the audience. Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences, tailoring language and detail appropriately.
• Identifying, contracting with and management of 3rd parties to deliver solutions for Gateley Plc as necessary.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time, proactive prioritisation, management and planning of own diary and ensuring work is completed to approved deadlines.
• Conduct cost‑benefit analysis and Return on Investment (ROI) assessments at key stages of the project lifecycle—before initiation, during delivery and post‑implementation—to support informed decision‑making, prioritisation and evaluation of business value.
• Understanding and explanation to the business of issues, defects, bugs and feedback obtained through the Quality Assurance process.
• Collaborating with other Project Managers, BA’s, Developers and Quality Assurance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Directing and supporting other project team members.

Stakeholder Engagement

The Project Manager will engage with a variety of internal stakeholders, third‑party vendors and service providers alongside operational teams, project sponsors and subject matter experts. The role requires the ability to take stakeholders through the phases of project delivery to put them at the heart of the delivery. The candidate will have the ability to manage expectations, influence outcomes and resolve conflicts to ensure the stakeholder needs are central to delivering the business initiatives.

Tools and Methodologies

Working knowledge with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies is expected. The Project Manager should be proficient in using tools such as Microsoft Visio, DevOps and the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of prioritisation methods (e.g., MoSCoW) is mandatory.

Career Development

This role provides a foundation for progression to a Senior Project Manager position. Opportunities for development include leading larger, more complex projects, mentoring junior PM’s and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Gateley offers a competitive remuneration package with an annual bonus. Learning and development opportunities are available via the Learn platform. The My Flex package includes options covering annual leave, cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits. Perks at Work/Home allow selection of retail benefits, a Community Online Academy and free courses for all.

Diversity, Inclusion and Well‑Being

Gateley recruits talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join the team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. The company is recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for its Diversity and Inclusion Charter and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

About Gateley

Gateley is a legal and professional services group supporting more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. The team values ambition for success, forward thinking, room to breathe, trusted to do and working together. Flexibility in working patterns is encouraged and candidates seeking flexibility are invited to apply.

Legal and Screening Information

Pre‑employment screening checks will include eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, financial stability and references from previous employers relevant to the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gateley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.