Remote Senior Implementation Project Manager - Legal SaaS Tech Vendor

The Role at a Glance :

Senior Project Manager - Agile

UK Remote (with occasional travel to client sites)

Up to £75,000

5% pension contribution, flexible core hours

Full time - Permanent - Office Hours (40hrs)

Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms

Heavyweight sector leadership founding team

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.

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 Actionstep allows law firms to replace outdated, hosted systems with a modern, cloud-based experience - making Nexian a central partner in their digital journey.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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…