It Project Manager

Freshfields

Manchester, United Kingdom
Experience delivering it and business change projects
Expertise in agile and waterfall delivery techniques
Proficiency with jira and ms project online
This role leads the delivery of IT and business change projects within the Freshfields Global Centre in Manchester

Job Summary

  • This role leads the delivery of IT and business change projects within the Freshfields Global Centre in Manchester.
  • The position requires a blend of Agile and Waterfall methodologies to ensure projects are delivered from initiation through benefit realisation.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong expertise in financial management, risk tracking, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Matching Summary

This role leads the delivery of IT and business change projects within the Freshfields Global Centre in Manchester.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience delivering IT and business change projects
  • Expertise in Agile and Waterfall delivery techniques
  • Proficiency with JIRA and MS Project Online
  • Strong stakeholder management and team leadership skills
  • Ability to define project benefits and track value

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in the professional services or legal sector
  • Familiarity with SCRUM, KANBAN, and Product Delivery frameworks
  • Background in continuous improvement culture

Key Requirements

  • Degree level education or equivalent academic credit
  • Project Management Advanced accreditation (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, ScrumMaster)
  • Right to work in the UK required prior to employment

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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