IT Project Manager/ Transition Lead

Our client is one of the biggest law firm with 200 over years tradition. Due to its continuous development we are looking for IT Project Manager with experience in process transitions. As Project Manager/ Transition Lead you will be a key member of the projects team, responsible for the successful completion of small to medium scale projects and enhancements (small works) to bring about change for the benefit of the firm Would you like to work in British environment? Are you open minded, very communicative? Do not wait too long and apply

Our Client offers:
• contract of employment
• Challenging duties in international environment
• office located in the center ow Warsaw
• Competitive salary

We are looking forward to meeting Candidates who:
• Have 2-4 years’ project experience working in a professional services environment.
• Track record of delivering work to within agreed parameters e.g. timescale, cost quality.
• Have experience in overcoming “barriers to progress”, and reaching mutually acceptable outcomes with challenging stakeholders.
• Can demonstrate experience in applying key attributes of project management within their current role.
• Are highly motivated to ‘get things done’ and show a natural inclination towards accountability and seeing work through to completion.
• Show a strong desire to develop themselves, particularly in relation to information systems, process efficiency and project management.
• Have experience of building long-lasting and successful relationships with other functions and the practise in a global setting.
• Ideally have a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APMP.
• Excellent English (written / oral) skills are mandatory
• Have experience in working with British culture
• Team player, and sensitive to team dynamics.
• Clear thinking and tenacious in achieving objectives.
• Not easily diverted or distracted.
• Makes good decisions under pressure.

You will be responsible for:
• All aspects of managing small scale technology projects and enhancements from initiation to closure E.g. technology improvements to the way in which lawyers deliver matters for clients (e.g. document signing tools, electronic deal billing, workflow products.)
• Ensuring each piece of work has clear objectives and scope that all team members and other stockholders understand and work to deliver.
• Managing and motivating various team members required to deliver the piece of work in question (particularly ISS resources such as development and testing).
• Managing financial and schedule aspects of the work to ensure that it is delivered within the agreed budget and timescales. Escalating any issues are required.
• Managing risks and issues which may impact the delivery of the piece of work, ensuring that appropriate people are notified and that mitigation options are defined.
• Liaising with external technology suppliers specific to the needs of the project in question.
• Stakeholders management – keeping others included in progress, managing the expectations of the internal clients