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. We are seeking a technology leader to drive the successful technical delivery of high-profile M&A integrations and key technology initiatives. This is a hands-on senior position requiring deep expertise in infrastructure and Microsoft Azure, with end-to-end solution delivery and cross-functional leadership of virtual teams.

Note: This role is a technical leadership position without direct line management responsibility; you will form and guide collaborative delivery teams and work closely with business Project Managers and Business Analysts to ensure change is executed reliably and measurably.

Main 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 to ensure secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.
• Lead solution design: High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD) and non-functional requirements; obtain infra/security design approval from the Head of Infrastructure & Security.
• Assess target environments during M&A due diligence and plan secure integration/migration paths.
• Build and lead virtual technical teams drawn from IT and business functions, guiding colleagues without direct line management responsibility.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Business Analysts to deliver joined-up outcomes.
• Act as 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 governance and documentation for technical designs, decisions, and delivery; drive continuous improvement in technical project delivery.

Essential Skills And Experience

Technical Expertise (Essential):

• 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 rankings in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following strategic acquisitions, we’ve evolved into the Fletchers Group with plans for continued growth and innovation.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and a clear path to progress and development, from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership.

We value connection and collaboration, providing opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. We invest in development, with colleagues often pursuing relevant qualifications, and we recognise top performance with a strong rewards package and base pay structure.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality and diversity standards, including Disability Confident.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: Legal Services

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