Project Manager - Intellectual Property Software

Questel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Questel, a growing international company, is seeking a seasoned IPMS project manager to oversee client implementations from kickoff to post-implementation support. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

Based in the UK (Leeds), the role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, with proven experience managing end-to-end implementations in a software or technology environment.
• Excellent understanding of PM methods, best practices and techniques
• Experience with change management processes, especially in large-scale organisational transformations.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and Asana preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IPMS implementation projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans with schedules, resources, and milestones.
• Define objectives, deliverables, and KPIs with stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate status and risks.
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction with updates and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet project goals.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate end-user training for successful adoption.
• Oversee transition to support and post-implementation care.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on milestones.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and organized.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Job description

Your next adventure awaits here…

Reporting to theEquinox Onboarding Director, this role is primarily responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of Intellectual Property Management Systems (IPMS) for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordof managing complex projects and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients. This role is critical to ensuring thetimelyand successful deployment of IPMS, from project initiation through to post-implementation support.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end management of IPMS implementation projects, ensuring the delivery of projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and milestones.
• Define projectobjectives, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish andmaintainstrong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication of project status, potential risks, and necessary adjustments.
• Manage client expectations and ensure satisfaction through consistent updates and proactive issue resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including integration services, software developers, businessanalysts, andintellectual property specialists, to ensure project goals are met.
• Identifypotential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate training sessions for end-users to ensure successful adoption of the IPMS.
• Oversee the transition to support and post-implementation care, ensuring a smooth handover to client teams for ongoing use and optimisation.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders on project status, milestones, and potential challenges.
• Ensureall project documentation is complete, accurate, and organised for future reference.

The role demands a combination of technicalproficiencyand strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and team members:

• 5+ yearsofexperience in Project Management, with proven experience managing end-to-end implementations in a software or technology environment.
• Excellent understanding of PM methods, bestpracticesand techniques
• Experience with change management processes, especially in large-scale organisational transformations.
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence and Asana preferred
• Experience managing Intellectual Property Management Software or similar enterprise software implementations would be a plus

But also:

• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact diplomatically with all levels of law firm and corporate personnel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical,troubleshootingandproblem-solvingskills
• Understanding ofsoftware architecture and technical infrastructure.
• Ability to identifyproblems early, analyse them, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong client service orientation, ensuring customer needs are met and exceeded.
• Fluency in English is essential; fluency in a second European language (ideally French) would be a strong asset.

Join Questel, a growing international company, and live a great human adventure!

What we have to offer…

• Full time - permanent contract
• Flexible working hours, hybrid office/home working
• 25 days annual leave that increases with length of service
• An inclusive culture and international team: Offices in the USA, EMEA and APAC
• Company, products and services are highly recognised in the market worldwide
• Best of both worlds:agilityandgrowthwith structured onboarding and continuous learning
• A friendly team of intelligent, techy, creative and supportive people. Webelieve having fun is key to our wellbeing and our ability to produce high quality work

Job location: UK - Leeds (hybrid, with up to 2 days of remote work per week)

Driven by values of entrepreneurship, respect, and integrity, Questel is committed to growth and social responsibility. We foster an inclusive, equitable workplace where all feel respected and empowered, regardless of background. Questel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors.