Remote Senior Project Manager - IT, Tech, Legal SaaS Implementations

Prescriptionbluegrass; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation firm in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive transformative legal tech projects. This role involves managing a portfolio of high-impact projects, mentoring a skilled team, and ensuring delivery excellence in a dynamic landscape. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in managing project teams, and experience in legal tech or SaaS implementations. Competitive salary and remote work options are available.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

Flexible core hours

Qualifications

• Experience leading project management teams in professional services or technology.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with legal technology or SaaS implementations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects across IT managed services, legal SaaS, and business analysis.
• Mentor junior staff while ensuring delivery excellence.
• Design and embed best practices for project execution.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management methodologies

Analytical

Legal tech transformation

Agile methodology

Job description

Remote Senior Project Manager - IT, Tech, Legal SaaS Implementations

Are you ready to take the reins of transformative projects that are reshaping the legal technology landscape? At Nexian, we are not just delivering digital solutions – we are driving innovation that empowers law firms to thrive in a fast‑changing world. As our Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team, steer high‑impact projects across IT, SaaS, and digital consultancy, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of how legal services operate.

The Role At a Glance

• Senior Project Manager – Agile
• UK Remote (with occasional travel to client sites)
• Up to £75,000
• 5% pension contribution, flexible core hours
• Full time – Permanent – Office Hours (40hrs)
• Product / Service: Technology transformation & management consultancy for legal firms
• Pedigree: Heavyweight sector leadership founding team

Your Skills

• Leadership
• People Management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Negotiation
• Project management methodologies
• Analytical
• Legal tech transformation
• Legal tech technology
• Project management leadership
• Agile methodology

About Us

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 are also proud partners of Actionstep, a global leading SaaS practice management platform that transforms the legal software space. Actionstep allows law firms to replace outdated, hosted systems with a modern, cloud‑based experience – making Nexian a central partner in their digital journey. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that when we take care of each other, we deliver better outcomes for our clients. No matter your seniority, you’ll be hands‑on and involved in making sure every client experience exceeds expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Senior Project Manager at Nexian, you’ll 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. You’ll not only drive successful project outcomes but also shape our entire delivery strategy – optimising tools, processes, and methodologies to raise the bar across the business. Working closely with client services, technical experts, and senior leadership, you’ll ensure projects exceed expectations, align with strategic goals, and deliver flawless technical go‑lives. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on delivery with strategic influence, while inspiring the next generation of project managers and positioning Nexian’s project management function as a true competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 every outcome with strategic business goals.
• Oversee flawless technical go‑lives, driving seamless testing and deployment.
• Track, measure, and report project performance with clarity and impact 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.

Experience & Qualifications

• 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 and 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.

You Won’t Just Lead Projects

You’ll lead transformation. If you’re ready to drive change, inspire a team, and leave your mark on a rapidly evolving industry, we want to hear from you.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Strategic Management Services