Infrastructure Project Manager 1

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Key Responsibilitites

• Responsible for the full project lifecycle through design, supplier onboarding, planning, build, test, deployment and lessons learned.
• Responsible for the day to day management of 3rd parties and internal team members working on the delivery of the project.
• Creation and ownership of MS project plans, identify and understand dependencies and ensure realistic delivery dates. Report progress against baseline for key milestones.
• Creation and ownership of the project RAID log, responsible for ensuring the resolution of all issues and the identification of mitigations for risks.
• Responsible for ensuring engagement of key stakeholders and keeping them engaged and up to date with project progress.
• Understand and communicate technical solutions and designs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working closely with IT, business and 3rd party vendors to understand requirements and deliver effective designs.
• Responsible for reporting of the project status, planning and budget management.
• Manage, motivate and monitor cross functional teams.
• Responsible for handover of solutions to support teams (internal and external) as part of service introduction along with production of relevant handover documentation.

Essential:

• Commercial experience in delivering projects related to the implementation of new applications and infrastructure into organisations
• Prince 2 certified or equivalent
• Good understanding of application system design, software development lifecycle and infrastructure change
• Experience of working in both agile and waterfall project frameworks

Desirable:

• Experience of working with external suppliers including large outsource providers
• Previous experience of working within the professional services sector and/or Law Firms
• Experience of cloud technologies, SAAS application delivery, Azure technology

Personal Attributes

• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at the most senior level
• The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams, including working with vendors in a fully collaborative manner
• Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling projects
• Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties
• Ability to go to a low level of understanding in terms of business requirements and the suitability of solutions
• Good knowledge of programme and project management methods including MSP and PRINCE2
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.