IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager ITS Department Summary The IT Project Manager is part of the IT Program Management Office PMO that leads project execution and establishes delivery standards process tools and reporting for the IT organization. The IT PMO upholds and influences gold-standard project execution by instituting discipline around intake & demand management resource & capacity management project & program management and management reporting in partnership with other Solution Delivery leads. In addition to supporting the continuous improvement of PMO standards the IT Project Manager plans organizes and implements the Firms technology-related projects and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. This role closely partners with IT and cross-functional stakeholders of all levels on project execution responsible for managing project scope budget staffing internal third-party and contractual deliverables to deliver against defined objectives and strategic priorities. Apply Qualifications College degree strongly preferred ideally in Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration Finance or a related field. Appropriate technical certifications are preferred e.g. PMP CSM PMI-ACP 5 years of relevant experience ideally in a large Law Firm setting a Duties and Responsibilities Defines project scope goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders . Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes when necessary. Determines and assesses the need for additional staff andor consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during the project cycle. Effectively communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Sets and continually manages project expectations with IT and business leaders team members and other stakeholders. Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Tracks project milestones and deliverables. Determines the frequency and content of project status reports proactively identify project execution risks and issues and troubleshoots problem areas. Defines project success criteria and disseminates to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Conducts project postmortems and creates a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. comparable professional services organization or a legal information services provider. Demonstrated experience with project and program management disciplines methodologies and processes. Demonstrated experience managing complex technology projects and programs with multiple cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrated experience with project and portfolio management tools and solutions e.g. Smartsheet MS Project. Demonstrated experience with the functioning of a program management office and governance frameworks. Experience with collaboration tools e.g. MS Teams SharePoint. Experience with other project management planning and issue tracking and software development tools. Demonstrated ability to serve as a change agent leading and inspiring others to act especially under circumstances when change is unpopular. Demonstrated ability to conform to shifting priorities demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to establish rapport and elicit cooperation from personnel across all levels including upper management clients and other departments. Ability to professionally react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management. Directs and manages project development from initiation to closure. Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and tracks project-related progress. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team. Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path activities and milestones. Develops and delivers progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations. Proactively manages changes in project scope identify potential risks and devises contingency plans. Builds develops and grows business relationships vital to the success of a project. Translates end-user requirements into pragmatic solutions. Uphold high standards of confidentiality discretion and integrity particularly with respect to all sensitive andor confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access. Status Exempt Workplace Type Hybrid as needed Reports To PMO & Demand Manager Salary range is 134000 - 168000 depending on candidate experience. Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington. httpswww.cov.comencareersstaffbenefits come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Ability to manage project-related disagreements and resolution of issues. Ability to bring a project to successful completion. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Strong capacity to learn understand and apply new technologies. Position requires access to equipment software or technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. To be granted access pursuant to US Export Control laws candidate must be either a a United States citizen or national b a person lawfully admitted for permanent residence of the United States i.e. Green Card" holder or c an INS-approved refugee or asylum holder who has applied for naturalization within six months of the date the individual first became eligible and if not yet naturalized is still actively pursuing naturalization if 2 years have passed since the date of application to be granted access pursuant to US Export Control laws. Candidates will be required to submit appropriate documentation to determine whether access can be granted before proceeding further through the application process. 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