Remote Senior Project Manager - IT, Tech, Legal SaaS Implementations

RecruitmentRevolution.com; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead their digital transformation agenda. You will inspire and manage a high-performing project management team while overseeing a portfolio of high-impact projects. Strong experience in legal technology or SaaS implementations is highly desirable. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000, with additional benefits including a pension contribution.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Flexible core hours

Qualifications

• Experience leading project management teams, ideally in a professional services or technology environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing your own project portfolio while mentoring junior staff.
• Experience overseeing the testing and implementation of technical go-lives.
• Experience with legal technology or SaaS implementations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, mentor, and elevate a high-performing project management team to deliver excellence.
• Own a diverse project portfolio while coaching and guiding junior staff.
• Design and embed best-in-class frameworks and practices that raise the bar for delivery.
• Lead end-to-end execution of project planning and budgeting.
• Guarantee delivery excellence on time and to the highest standards.
• Partner with clients to align outcomes with strategic business goals.
• Oversee flawless technical go-lives, driving testing and deployment.
• Track and report project performance to senior leadership.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in delivery approaches.
• Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration across the team.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Excellent Communication

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Project Management Methodologies

Analytical

Legal Tech Transformation

Project Management Leadership

Agile Methodology

Job description

Are you ready to take the reins of transformative projects that are reshaping the legal technology landscape?

At Nexian, we're not just delivering digital solutions - we're driving innovation that empowers law firms to thrive in a fast-changing world. As our Senior Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of this journey: leading a dynamic team, steering high-impact projects across IT, SaaS, and digital consultancy, and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of how legal services operate.

This is your chance to combine strategic vision with hands‑on leadership, and make a lasting impact in a company where collaboration, excellence, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role at a Glance

Senior Project Manager - Agile

UK Remote (with occasional travel to client sites)

Up to £75,000

Plus Benefits: 5% pension contribution, flexible core hours

Full time - Permanent - Office Hours (40hrs)

Product / Service: Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms

Pedigree: Heavyweight sector leadership founding team

Your Skills

Leadership. People Management. Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management skills. Negotiation. Project Management Methodologies. Analytical. Legal Tech Transformation. Legal Tech Technology. Project Management Leadership. Agile Methodology.

About Us

Nexian is at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions that modernise operations across the professional services sector.

Formerly known as Ilicomm, a UK‑based managed service provider, Nexian has grown to include digital consultancy, AI strategy, business analysis, data governance, and Microsoft technology services.

We're also proud partners of Actionstep, a global leading SaaS practice management platform that is transforming the legal software space. Actionstep allows law firms to replace outdated, hosted systems with a modern, cloud‑based experience - making Nexian a central partner in their digital journey.

We're a small, friendly team that's passionate about delivering excellent service. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that when we take care of each other, we deliver better outcomes for our clients. No matter your seniority, you'll be hands‑on and involved in making sure every client experience exceeds expectations.

What You'll Be Doing

As Senior Project Manager at Nexian, you'll lead our digital transformation agenda, owning a portfolio of high‑impact projects while mentoring a talented team to deliver excellence across IT managed services, legal SaaS, development, and business analysis. You'll not only drive successful project outcomes but also shape our entire delivery strategy - optimising tools, processes, and methodologies to raise the bar across the business.

Working closely with client services, technical experts, and senior leadership, you'll ensure projects exceed expectations, align with strategic goals, and deliver flawless technical go‑lives. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on delivery with strategic influence, while inspiring the next generation of project managers and positioning Nexian's project management function as a true competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire, mentor, and elevate a high‑performing project management team to consistently deliver excellence.
• Own a diverse project portfolio while coaching and guiding junior staff to success.
• Design and embed best‑in‑class frameworks, processes, and practices that raise the bar for delivery.
• Lead end‑to‑end execution of project planning, resourcing, budgeting, and risk management.
• Guarantee delivery excellence - on time, on scope, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Partner with clients and cross‑functional teams to align every outcome with strategic business goals.
• Oversee flawless technical go‑lives, driving seamless testing and deployment.
• Track, measure, and report project performance with clarity and impact for senior leadership.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in tools, methodologies, and delivery approaches.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence across the project management function.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Experience leading project management teams, ideally in a professional services or technology environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing your own project portfolio while mentoring junior staff.
• Experience overseeing the testing and implementation of technical go‑lives.
• Experience with legal technology or SaaS implementations is highly desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to foster collaboration and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on project delivery.
• Passion for digital transformation and process excellence.

You won't just lead projects - you'll lead transformation

If you're ready to drive change, inspire a team, and leave your mark on a rapidly evolving industry, we want to hear from you.