Senior IT Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Norton Rose Fulbrig; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a 12-18 months fixed-term contract to lead a data transformation project using Databricks and MS Fabric. The ideal candidate will manage a multi-regional team, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. Strong project management experience in technical environments and proficiency with Azure DevOps are required. This role offers flexibility through a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion programs

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex technical or data-focused projects in enterprise environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Deep understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Databricks-based data transformation.
• Manage and motivate a cross-functional, multi-regional team.
• Drive Agile delivery practices and manage project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Data Transformation

Azure DevOps

Education

Professional certifications (Certified Scrum Management, SAFe, AgilePM, PMP)

Tools

ServiceNow PPM

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

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Job Description

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. Our strategy and culture are closely entwined, and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial, and value the work that they do.

Practice Group / Department

Global IT Services

The Role

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager (12‑18 months fixed‑term contract) to lead the successful delivery of a Databricks and MS Fabric based data transformation project within a large‑scale, multi‑regional programme. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery—from planning through execution. You will oversee a cross‑functional, multi‑supplier team comprising data engineers, architects, business analysts, and application developers. Using hybrid Agile delivery methods, you’ll coordinate efforts across multiple time zones, maintain alignment with programme governance, and ensure seamless integration into the organization’s broader data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of the Databricks‑based data transformation workstream, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage and motivate a cross‑functional, multi‑regional team spanning data engineering, analytics, architecture, business analysts, infrastructure, and application development.
• Establish and manage detailed project plans, resource forecasts, and financial tracking to meet delivery milestones.
• Drive Agile delivery practices—facilitating sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, and backlog management within Azure DevOps.
• Manage progress, proactively manage risks and issues, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure adherence to programme governance standards and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting (e.g. project plan, RIDAC, communication plan).
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements specific to the legal industry.
• Use ServiceNow PPM for project tracking, reporting, and programme alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across technology, data, and application teams to align objectives and manage expectations.
• Champion continuous improvement, fostering collaboration and accountability within the delivery team.

Skills and Experience Required

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex technical or data‑focused projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong background managing data transformation initiatives, leveraging Databricks and Azure data services.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Deep understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks and experience adapting them to large‑scale programmes.
• Experience managing cross‑functional, multi‑regional, multi‑supplier teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Azure DevOps and ServiceNow PPM.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills with proven experience operating with C‑suite.
• Relevant professional certifications (Certified Scrum Management, SAFe, AgilePM, PMP).
• Results‑oriented with strong delivery focus and accountability for outcomes.
• Skilled at building trust and collaboration across technical and business teams.
• Analytical, structured, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Confident decision‑maker with strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Desirable

• Technical understanding of data engineering, ETL, or cloud data architecture.
• Experience working within a legal, regulated or enterprise environment.
• Exposure to large data platform migrations or modernisation programmes.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realise their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family‑friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Law Practice