Project Manager
Summary: The Project Manager role involves overseeing the end-to-end delivery of high-profile technology initiatives within a leading law firm's Business Services IT function. The position requires managing multiple software and systems projects while engaging with stakeholders and vendors. The contract is for an initial duration of 12 months, with a daily rate of £550-600, classified as inside IR35. The role is based in Birmingham, Cardiff, or London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery across the full project lifecycle (design, build, test, deployment and handover)
- Lead multiple concurrent software and systems projects across business functions
- Engage and manage stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party vendors
- Own project plans, RAID logs, timelines, budgets, and reporting
- Ensure effective communication of technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Oversee supplier onboarding and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering software implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects
- Strong background across application delivery and SDLC change
- Experience working within professional services environments (e.g. legal, financial services, insurance or accountancy)
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and stakeholders in complex environments
- Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Prince2, APM or equivalent certification
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Project Manager - 12 Month Contract+ - £550-600pd (inside IR35)
We are currently partnered with a leading law firm to recruit for a Project Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Business Services IT function, delivering a portfolio of high-profile technology initiatives that drive operational excellence across the organisation.
- Key responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery across the full project lifecycle (design, build, test, deployment and handover)
- Lead multiple concurrent software and systems projects across business functions
- Engage and manage stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party vendors
- Own project plans, RAID logs, timelines, budgets, and reporting
- Ensure effective communication of technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Oversee supplier onboarding and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams
- Key requirements:
- Proven experience delivering software implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects
- Strong background across application delivery and SDLC change
- Experience working within professional services environments (e.g. legal, financial services, insurance or accountancy)
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and stakeholders in complex environments
- Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Prince2, APM or equivalent certification
Project exposure will include:
- CRM replacement
- Time recording systems
- SAP (S4 HANA, SuccessFactors, rewards & benefits)
- Microsoft suite and PowerBI
- Desk booking / Outlook integrations
- Intapp and other business applications
Additional details:
Contract role £550-600 per day(Inside IR35)
Initial 12-month duration
Location: Birmingham, Cardiff or London
If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in software delivery within professional services, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied and impactful programme of change.
Project Manager - 12 Month Contract+ - £550-600pd (inside IR35)
In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.
DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
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