Bates Wells
Technical Project Manager
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Technical Project Manager
Department: Information Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: James Andrew
Description
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Technical Project Manager to join our IT team and play a key role in delivering technology projects that support the firm's continued success. Reporting to the Head of IT, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a wide range of technology and business change initiatives, working closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and external suppliers to implement solutions that improve the way our people work.
This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional who enjoys taking ownership, driving outcomes, and making a tangible impact across an organisation. You'll be involved in projects spanning areas such as Microsoft 365, cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, and digital transformation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Role
- Provide line management to a BA and matrix management across cross-functional teams, with responsibility for setting priorities, guiding performance, and supporting delivery where direct reporting lines may not apply.
- Take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables, working hand in hand with business owners and taking accountability for scope, commercials, stakeholder engagement, risks, and successful business outcomes.
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation where required.
- Provide clear project governance, reporting, and communication to stakeholders, sponsors, and leadership teams.
- Coordinate internal resources and third-party suppliers to ensure successful delivery of project objectives.
- Drive business readiness, change management, and user adoption activities to support successful implementation and benefits realisation.
- Continuously improve project delivery practices, standards, and governance across the IT function.
- Manage application integration and escalate issues with support partners.
- Research solutions and proposals for the delivery of new initiatives.
- Awareness of current market trends and solutions to align with business requirements.
- Working with the wider department to deliver IT continuous improvement.
- Developing project plans, goals, and budgets; identifying resources needed.
- Coordinate technical activity across internal teams and suppliers, ensuring work is completed in line with agreed project plans.
- Preparing requests for proposals and conducting all necessary meetings to facilitate selection of project services and products.
- Planning and overseeing the preparation and dissemination of project communications.
- Support supplier selection, procurement activity, and commercial discussions where required.
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Key Experience
Must have:
- 3 to 5 years’ experience managing IT projects.
- Experience working with technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of project governance, risks, issues, and reporting.
- Experience managing suppliers or third parties.
Nice to have:
- PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Scrum, or ITIL.
- Experience in legal, professional services, or a regulated environment.
Benefits
Impact-Driven Purpose
We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.
Committed to the Climate
Through our Climate Programme, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.
Championing Inclusion
We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.
Flexible and Hybrid Working
Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.
Progressive Benefits
We offer green pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.
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