Overview

Head of Technical Projects – Fletchers Solicitors. Office locations: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Bolton, Southport, Newcastle, Reading, Birmingham, Northampton, and Cambridge. Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in-office when needed.

Shape integrations, lead change, deliver impact. Are you a technology leader with a passion for delivering impactful change? We are seeking a Head of Technical Projects to drive the successful technical delivery of high-profile M&A integrations and key technology initiatives. This hands-on senior position demands deep expertise in infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, coupled with a solid understanding of development practices. You will take ownership of end-to-end solution delivery, shaping technical execution while coordinating cross-functional virtual teams of developers, infrastructure specialists, and support engineers. This role provides technical leadership without traditional line management, forming and guiding collaborative delivery teams to achieve outcomes.

If you are an influential technical leader who thrives in complex transformation environments and enjoys turning strategy into delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority and Employment

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Legal Services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery workstreams of M&A integrations and selected technology change initiatives, ensuring successful execution from due diligence to post-merger consolidation.
• Own the technical delivery plan: define tasks, allocate resources, track progress, and manage risks/issues for technical streams.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise across infrastructure, Azure cloud, and development, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and business-aligned.
• Lead solution design (HLD/LLD and non-functional requirements); obtain infra/security design approval.
• Perform M&A due diligence: assess target environments, identify remediation items, and plan secure integration/migration paths.
• Build and lead virtual technical teams drawn from IT and business functions, motivating and directing colleagues without direct line management responsibility.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Business Analysts to deliver joined-up outcomes.
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical delivery issues within projects.
• Manage technical dependencies and ensure effective integration with business operations during M&A activities.
• Partner with the Technical & Operations Director on scope/priorities and provide concise, risk-based status and RAID reporting.
• Ensure strong governance and documentation for technical designs, decisions, and delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical project delivery, embedding lessons learned into future initiatives.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Proven background in infrastructure and IT operations.
• Strong Microsoft Azure skills (IaaS, PaaS, identity, and hybrid environments).
• Understanding of application development practices.
• Experience with data migration and systems consolidation.
• Awareness of cybersecurity principles and compliance standards.

Project & Delivery Skills (Essential)

• Demonstrable success delivering technical projects, including M&A integrations.
• Ability to plan and manage technical workstreams, aligning with wider project governance.
• Skilled in leading virtual/matrix teams and coordinating vendors.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• PRINCE2 or similar Project certification.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience in the legal sector or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Proclaim or equivalent case management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials Plus frameworks.
• Technical Certification such as Azure Solutions Architect, ITIL, TOGAF.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Group

Fletchers is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance. At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you’re starting your career or aiming for leadership, you’ll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership. We seek out a broad range of challenging, high-quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don’t just talk about development — we invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any given time. We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long-term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance. Join us and be part of a law firm that’s not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.