Strategic Project Lead - Tech & Change (12mo FTC)

Clarke Willmott Llp; Southampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Willmott LLP in Southampton seeks an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead technology and business change initiatives. You will govern end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, and ensure benefits realisation, while partnering with senior stakeholders and external suppliers.

Legal sector experience is preferred. The role requires 3+ years of PM experience, knowledge of Agile/Waterfall/hybrid delivery, and PRINCE2 or PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' project management experience.
• Experience delivering technology and business change initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience with project governance, risk management and benefits realisation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful project delivery across full lifecycle.
• Define scope, plans, budgets and timelines to ensure outcomes.
• Coordinate teams and resources to maintain momentum.
• Provide clear project leadership and governance.
• Monitor performance and report to sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile

Waterfall

Risk management

Education

PRINCE2

PMP

AgilePM

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Clarke Willmott LLP in Southampton seeks an experienced Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead technology and business change initiatives. You will govern end-to-end delivery, manage budgets, and ensure benefits realisation, while partnering with senior stakeholders and external suppliers.

Legal sector experience is preferred. The role requires 3+ years of PM experience, knowledge of Agile/Waterfall/hybrid delivery, and PRINCE2 or PMP certification.