Remote Head of Project Management - Legal Tech SaaS Transformation

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Overview

Are you ready to take the reins of transformative projects that are reshaping the legal technology landscape? At Nexian, we deliver digital solutions and drive innovation that empowers law firms to thrive in a fast-changing world. As our new Head of Project Management, you will lead a dynamic team, steer high-impact projects across IT, SaaS, and digital consultancy, and shape how legal services operate.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership in a collaborative, excellence-driven environment focused on growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead our digital transformation agenda, owning a portfolio of high-impact projects while mentoring a talented team to deliver excellence across IT managed services, legal SaaS, development, and business analysis.
• Drive successful project outcomes and shape delivery strategy by optimising tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with client services, technical experts, and senior leadership to ensure projects exceed expectations and deliver flawless technical go-lives.
• Combine hands-on delivery with strategic influence, inspiring the next generation of project managers and positioning Nexian’s project management function as a competitive advantage.
• Inspire, mentor, and elevate a high-performing project management team to consistently deliver excellence.
• Own a diverse project portfolio while coaching and guiding junior staff to success.
• Design and embed best-in-class frameworks, processes, and practices that raise the bar for delivery.
• Lead end-to-end execution of project planning, resourcing, budgeting, and risk management.
• Guarantee delivery excellence — on time, on scope, and to the highest standards of quality.
• Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to align outcomes with strategic business goals.
• Oversee flawless technical go-lives, driving seamless testing and deployment.
• Track, measure, and report project performance with clarity for senior leadership.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in tools, methodologies, and delivery approaches.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence across the project management function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience leading project management teams, ideally in a professional services or technology environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience managing your own project portfolio while mentoring junior staff.
• Experience overseeing the testing and implementation of technical go-lives.
• Experience with legal technology or SaaS implementations is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to foster collaboration and influence cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on project delivery.
• Passion for digital transformation and process excellence.

About Nexian

Nexian is at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering innovative solutions that modernise operations across the professional services sector. Formerly known as Ilicomm, a UK-based managed service provider, Nexian has grown to include digital consultancy, AI strategy, business analysis, data governance, and Microsoft technology services. We’re proud partners of Actionstep, a global leading SaaS practice management platform that is transforming the legal software space.

We’re a small, friendly team that values collaboration, support, and excellence. You’ll be hands-on and involved in ensuring every client experience exceeds expectations, regardless of seniority.

Benefits

Salary: Up to £75,000 per year

Plus Benefits: 5% pension contribution, flexible core hours

Work Type: Full time — Permanent — UK Remote (with occasional travel to client sites)

Product / Service: Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms

Location: UK Remote

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Administrative and Support Services