IT Project Manager

Our international UK based law firm client are actively looking to take on a new IT Project Manager (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Firewalls, Cloud connectivity, Campus networks) on a 14 month basis, this person will be a key member of the IT function and be accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects. This includes software, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security & general business transformation initiatives., * Plan, execute, and deliver complex IT projects across multiple disciplines including applications, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and business change

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project artefacts, including scope, plans, budgets, resource forecasts, and schedules
• Lead cross-functional delivery teams comprising IT, business stakeholders, security, operations, and external partners
• Ensure effective handover to production and conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned

Technical Project Management

Where assigned to networking initiatives, the IT Project Manager will Act as delivery authority for Infrastructure projects, translating technical designs into executable delivery plans and manage and hold accountable external vendors and systems integrators. As well as ensuring Infrastructure solutions are operationally ready, resilient, secure, and fit for purpose before go-live.

As well as:

• Lead delivery of enterprise Infrastructure projects, including:
• Campus and office network builds and upgrades
• WAN / SD-WAN implementations
• Firewall, perimeter, and network security solutions
• Cloud and datacentre connectivity

Delivery Frameworks, Governance & Controls:

Select and tailor appropriate delivery approaches (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) based on project risk, complexity, and technical domain. Follow the organisation’s Project Delivery Framework, including change enablement, service transition, and operational readiness requirements and maintain clear governance, reporting, RAID management, and escalation throughout the lifecycle.

Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management:

Embed security-by-design and compliance controls into all projects and ensure adherence to data protection, regulatory, and internal risk policies as well as proactively manage delivery, operational, and third-party risks.

Stakeholder, Change & Communications Management:

Maintain transparent and effective communication with senior stakeholders and delivery teams and lead change and communication strategies to support adoption and minimise resistance and ensure user, business, and operational readiness prior to deployment.

Continuous Improvement & Professional Practice

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager
• Preferable but not required law firm experience
• Strengths within Networking, Cyber Security and Cloud based projects.