IT Project Manager

About us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers based in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

Demand on our services has created an opportunity for an junior to mid-level IT Project Manager to join our national Information Technology team based in Melbourne. The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology projects that support business objectives. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and meet agreed quality standards. The IT Project Manager works closely with business stakeholders, vendors, technology teams, and leadership to successfully implement IT solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the key responsibilities and requirements for this role are as follows;

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including infrastructure, applications, systems implementation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Assist with the development of project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, technology teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Support business readiness and organisational change activities.
• Contribute to project management standards, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing IT projects from initiation through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies ideally PRINCE2
• Experience within a professional services, legal, financial services, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an inclusive, high performing team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Yvette Borradale via (03) 8686 6003 or yvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.