Clayton Utz

Project Manager with a Business Analysis Focus

Sydney Full time

About Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz is one of Australia's leading law firms, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration. We invest in our people and in the technology that supports the delivery of outstanding legal services to our clients. Our Information Technology (IT) team plays a central role in driving that investment forward.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong Business Analyst focus to join our IT team in Sydney on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering technology initiatives across the firm by translating business needs into clear, well-defined requirements.

Your work will support high-quality and efficient delivery, reduce implementation risks and improve how the firm leverages technology through strong analysis, stakeholder engagement and solution design support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements analysis across technology initiatives, including facilitating workshops, mapping current and future state processes, and ensuring requirements are clear, prioritised and aligned to business objectives.

  • Partner with developers, architects and vendors to translate requirements into fit-for-purpose solution designs and technical artefacts.

  • Build trusted relationships with IT and business stakeholders, facilitating discussions and providing clear recommendations to support good decisions.

  • Develop test scenarios and coordinate user acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet agreed requirements.

  • Support implementation and delivery within agreed scope and budget, including resolving issues as they arise.

  • Identify opportunities to improve business processes and system use, and support initiatives that drive efficiency, automation and better technology outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, Business Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Professional certifications in project management (such as PMP, PRINCE2 or AIPM RegPM) are required with experience in Agile delivery.

  • Business Analysis qualifications (such as IIBA or CBAP), Agile certifications or Design Thinking training are desirable.

  • Proven experience gathering, analysing and documenting business and system requirements, including process maps and functional specifications.

  • Experience supporting technology implementations and process improvements, including test scenario development and UAT coordination.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders to efficiently define and validate requirements.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally.

  • Awareness and curiosity towards AI and automation in business, with a forward-thinking mindset and genuine interest in how AI and automation are changing the way professional services firms work.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Why Clayton Utz?

At Clayton Utz, you will join a firm that values innovation, collaboration and professional development. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful technology initiatives that directly support the delivery of legal services, in a supportive and collegiate team environment.

When you join us, you will enjoy:

  • Access to professional development programs and career growth opportunities.

  • The resources and infrastructure to perform your role well, including access to Harvey, our AI platform.

  • A focus on health and wellbeing, with initiatives to support your physical and mental health including lifestyle and gym membership discounts via our partnership with AIA Vitality.

  • A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging.

  • Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.

  • The option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.