IT Project Manager

We are recruiting for an IT Project Manager to join a leading international law firm on a 14-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of technology projects, working closely with technical teams and business stakeholders across the organisation.

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid working, with a 60/40 office and remote working split
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of business-critical technology projects
• Opportunity to work within an established international professional services environment
• Collaborative and inclusive working culture

What you’ll be doing:

• Creating and managing detailed project plans covering scope, budgets, resources, responsibilities and timescales
• Delivering multiple IT projects from initial requirements through to implementation and handover
• Working with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate these into practical technology solutions
• Managing projects across application development, software implementation, infrastructure and office technology
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate business processes
• Managing project risks, budgets, milestones and competing priorities
• Coordinating technical and business resources across multiple projects
• Communicating progress clearly to sponsors and key stakeholders
• Supporting business process redesign and documentation when introducing new technology
• Ensuring successful handover into production and completing post-project reviews

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a background delivering technology projects within a law firm or professional services environment?, * Proven experience successfully delivering IT projects using recognised project management methodologies

• Experience managing a varied portfolio of technology projects
• Previous exposure to the legal sector is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of legal technology such as Document Management, Practice Management, Conflict Checking and Billing systems
• Strong Microsoft Office and MS Project skills
• Exposure to technologies such as iManage, SharePoint, Active Directory, messaging, virtualisation, LAN and WAN environments would be advantageous
• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner certification is highly desirable
• Business Analysis qualifications would also be beneficial
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and project leadership skills
• Ability to manage conflicting requirements and priorities
• Commercial, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Interested in taking ownership of a varied technology portfolio within a leading professional services environment? Apply today to find out more.

Chancery Lane, London - £50k - £60k Contract/Full Time Posted by: Picture More Ltd Posted: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location

IT Project Manager - Chancery Lane area - £60,000 - 14-month maternity cover