Project Manager

Ballard Spahr LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(remote)

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SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Billing, Budgeting, Certified ScrumMaster, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Financial Management, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Legal, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

POSTED

30+ days ago

Department: Information Technology

About Us:

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Ballard Spahr is looking for a Project Manager responsible for scoping, planning, and executing projects within Ballard Spahr's Project Management Office (PMO). This individual will exercise discretion, build relationships, and develop plans while leading diverse project teams to achieve successful delivery.

The selected individual will possess demonstrable proficiency in waterfall and some knowledge of agile concepts. This position involves building project charters, scoping custom and packaged vendor solutions (RFPs), developing all aspects of a project plan, managing project invoices and financials, managing resource commitments, and formally closing projects. The ability to understand each project's benefit, solution, technology, and activities while participating and contributing to the evolution of the PMO, including project intake, portfolio management, governance and communication, budgeting, financial management, and resource management with peer groups. This position is remote, and consideration will be given to those near the Philadelphia office or surrounding areas, with the expectation to work in the office as needed.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Work Environment: Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.
Professional Development: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and/or backgrounds.
Impactful Contributions: Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role:

As a Project Manager within our Information Technology-PMO, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Drafting or assisting in drafting project charters, including problem statement, objectives/goals, solutions, justification/cost benefit, costs, and resources
Building project teams, which includes identifying team members for each required role within the project team, identifying roles and responsibilities, and building support and facilitating conflict resolutions where required
Facilitating solution selection, including the design of custom solutions and vendor-packaged RFPs; manages a solution evaluation plan to ensure expectations and communication are set and met
Timely project status reporting to key stakeholders and IT leadership, as well as presentation to firm leadership

What We're Looking For:

Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for growth and willing to stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in project management and generative.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to listen, understand information and ideas presented, while using analytical skills to interpret the issue at hand and develop applicable or appropriate recommendations and solutions.
Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
Leadership: Ability to lead, drive, and support projects for successful business outcomes.

Required Experience:

Four plus years of project management experience and a bachelor's degree or equivalent in additional years of experience. Expertise in waterfall and understanding of concepts of agile, as well as experience with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and delivery of vendor solutions. Experience with custom-built solutions, technologies, and integrations, as well as developing all elements of a project plan. Demonstrated skills in various software applications. Previous experience working in a law firm or legal environment is preferred. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, other certifications such as a Certified Scrum Master (SCM) and a Master's Degree are preferred.

The salary range for this position is from $120,000 - $130,000 depending upon experience and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of availab

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