Implementation Project Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
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About the role:
We have a great opportunity for an individual to join as an Implementation Project Manager (12-Month FTC) to join our Business Information Systems (BIS) team as an Implementation Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Job Description
About the role:
We have a great opportunity for an individual to join as an Implementation Project Manager (12-Month FTC) to join our Business Information Systems (BIS) team as an Implementation Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
In this role, you’ll lead the upgrade/implementation of our key practice management system (PMS). This is a key transformation project focused on removing legacy customisations and delivering process and control improvements aligned with firm-wide priorities.
You’ll bring a blend of project management expertise, technical understanding, and strong stakeholder communication skills to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and meets business requirements.
Key Highlights:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of the Practice Management System upgrade
- Manage stakeholder engagement across technical and operational teams
- Drive process improvement by removing legacy customisations
- Ensure project milestones, budgets, and timelines are met
Location: The project, and this role, will be based in our Birmingham office, with travel to other UK and non-UK offices as required.
About you:
We’re seeking a candidate with proven experience in project management, ideally within a legal environment, and particularly in implementing practice management systems. This role calls for strong leadership and organisational skills, along with technical proficiency in system implementation and integration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for engaging stakeholders and driving project success. The ideal individual will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working effectively under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Gowling WLG has been recognised as one of best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work for 25 consecutive years.
Excellent benefits, including:
- A hybrid approach to office and remote working.
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave.
- Free private medical insurance, and the option to add family members.
- A generous pension allowance.
- Life assurance covering four times your annual salary.
- The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years.
- Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes.
- A range of health and wellbeing programmes.
- Offices in Birmingham city centre with onsite restaurant.
- Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development
Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.
If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description please contact Meg Astley at meg.astley@gowlingwlg.com
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#J-18808-Ljbffr- Location:
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations