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Must have8
Deliver legal innovation projects and programmes
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders
Establish and maintain project governance, reporting, risk management, resource planning, and change control processes
Drive consistency and continuous improvement across PMO frameworks, tools, and delivery practices
Track project performance, budgets, dependencies, and risks
Coordinate project communications and reporting across partners and project teams
Support portfolio planning, prioritisation, and demand management activities
Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to capability development and a culture of continuous improvement
Job Family Group:
Project Management Group
Job Description:
Role Overview
In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, legal teams are increasingly at the forefront of innovation and transformation. The Legal Innovation Program Manager will lead the delivery of innovation initiatives across the Legal function, ensuring projects are effectively governed, delivered, and aligned to business objectives.
This role combines project and programme leadership, stakeholder management, and PMO excellence to drive successful outcomes while supporting the continued evolution of legal services.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee the delivery of legal innovation projects and programmes, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards.
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Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans and delivery roadmaps.
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Establish and maintain project governance, reporting, risk management, resource planning, and change control processes.
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Drive consistency and continuous improvement across PMO frameworks, tools, and delivery practices.
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Track project performance, budgets, dependencies, and risks, ensuring clarity and effective decision-making.
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Coordinate project communications and reporting across partners and project teams.
•
Support portfolio planning, prioritisation, and demand management activities.
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Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to capability development and a culture of continuous improvement.