Information Technology Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of firm-wide technology and systems initiatives. This is a highly visible role with significant autonomy, offering the opportunity to shape and drive the firm's technology roadmap while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

* please note, previous experience working for a Law firm is a preference and highly desired for this position*

You will be responsible for managing projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring technology solutions align with business objectives, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable value. Working alongside our external managed service provider, US IT team, and key business functions including Compliance, Finance, HR and Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in the firm's ongoing digital transformation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive project professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a lasting impact across the organisation.

• Lead the delivery of technology projects aligned to the firm's IT strategy and roadmap.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including business case development, planning, execution, testing, implementation and post-project review.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through technology and systems enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to ensure solutions are fit for purpose, scalable and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Manage project governance, documentation, budgets, timelines, risks and issues, ensuring appropriate controls and reporting are in place.
• Coordinate internal teams and third‑party suppliers, including software vendors, implementation partners and consultants.
• Oversee system implementations, upgrades and integrations across core business platforms, including practice management, document management, CRM, HR and finance systems.
• Gather and translate business requirements into clear project specifications and support technical teams during solution design.
• Plan and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring successful adoption and minimal business disruption.
• Produce clear and concise reporting for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
• Support organisational change activities through communications, training plans and go‑live readiness initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of the project portfolio, supporting prioritisation and resource planning across multiple initiatives.
• Work closely with Compliance and Risk teams to ensure projects meet regulatory, security and insurance requirements.

You will be an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering technology and business systems projects within professional services or similarly complex environments.

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end IT and technology projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels.
• Experience delivering system implementations, upgrades and integrations.
• Excellent project planning, governance and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Experience coordinating third‑party vendors and external suppliers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with change management principles and user adoption activities.
• Experience working within pragmatic project environments, balancing structure with flexibility.
• Knowledge of legal, professional services or regulated environments would be advantageous.

• A stand‑alone role with firm‑wide visibility and influence.
• The opportunity to drive meaningful technology change across the business.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Potential future leadership opportunities as the technology function continues to evolve and grow.

If you are a motivated IT Project Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of impactful technology initiatives and help shape the future of a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.