IT Project Manager - LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Firewalls, Cloud connectivity, Campus networks
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.
To be considered for this IT Project Manager (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Firewalls, Cloud connectivity, Campus networks) role, it's ideal that you have:
Proven experience as an IT Project Manager
Preferable but not required law firm experience
Strengths within Networking, Cyber Security and Cloud based projects.
Roles and Responsibilities:
End-to-End IT Project Delivery (Primary)
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:
Leverage data-driven insights, modern tooling, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve delivery outcomes and champion sustainability and continuous improvement in delivery practices as well as staying current with emerging project management and technology trends.
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