The Role

The IT Project Manager works with representatives of the Technology Value Specialists, Technology Engagement Analysts to identify and plan the right approach for the appropriate engagement with IT and business SMEs to successfully deliver products within timescale, within budget and to meet the expectations and success criteria of the original mandate. This includes adapting to changes throughout the project lifecycle by proactively engaging SMEs, governance bodies and the business in the appropriate way to keep plans on track and provide constant reporting, assessment of the output of reports and the appropriate action to rectify issues.

Clyde & Co shifted to virtual work for the majority of our lawyers and business services team with the global outbreak of Covid-19. This precaution was taken to help protect our people, clients and communities. It is likely that this role will start virtually while the firm continues to evaluate the situation.

Key Responsibilities

Planning

• Create and manage stakeholder and communication plans
• Manage the full lifecycle of complex projects, including: requirements gathering, procurement, design, development, testing, implementation and operational handover
• Budget ownership, management and financial accounting
• Risk and issue management
• Work and resource assignment Identify the relevant stakeholders; work with Value Specialists to develop the appropriate approach to delivery to fully embed the product into the business' operation
• Work with Value specialists and Engagement Analysts to identify and manage the realisation of the benefits and value to be delivered by projects
• Identify clear roles and responsibilities for all members of project teams
• Working with SME teams to identify and manage resource capacity plans

Business and SME Engagement

• Create business cases, incorporating feasibility studies and research; liaising with stakeholders at all levels and subject matter experts to elicit and define business requirements.
• Ensure value specialists are constantly engaged with the business to ensure products are smoothly transitioned into operations and change management aspects are understood
• Ensure Technology engagement analysts are constantly engaged with the business to ensure the products meet business expectations
• Contribute to the on-going development of the firm's approach to project and change management, addressing processes, tools and techniques
• Ensure appropriate SME teams are engaged and are clear on their roles for successful delivery of projects.

Governance

• Identify appropriate stakeholders and leaders to provide the appropriate level of governance for the project being delivered
• Organise and lead the appropriate formal governance of one or more projects
• Manage the commercial and legal aspects of projects, including risk assessments, tenders and related commercial and legal negotiations
• Ensure all handover, support and systems documentation is produced and signed off.

Reporting and measurement

• Working with value specialists to ensure value proposition and success criteria are constantly measured and plans are kept on track in response
• Working with Technology Engagement to ensure business requirements are constantly measured to ensure business expectations are met and plans are kept on track in response
• Working with Programme Portfolio analysts, ensure project status reporting is regularly kept up to date and delivered in the format as required by IT Leadership and project governance bodies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree and 3-10+ years of related experience, depending upon level.

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