Our client is looking to hire the IT Project Manager, part of the IT PMO, responsible for managing technology-related projects across their full lifecycle, including scope, budget, staffing, and deliverables. This position is a hybrid CTH position in the Washington DC area. The role involves partnering with IT and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project management methodologies, and driving project success through proactive communication and risk management.
Key requirements include 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal or professional services setting, and proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet and MS Project.
Client is following waterfall methodology.
IT Project Manager (Reports to: PMO & Demand Manager )
6+ months CTH
Washington DC
Summary
The IT Project Manager is part of the IT Program Management Office (PMO) that leads project execution and establishes delivery standards, processes, 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 Firm's 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.
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 recommends subsequent budget changes when necessary • Determines and assesses the need for additional staff and/or 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 • 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 change(s) 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
Requirements
Education & Credentials • College degree strongly preferred, ideally in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field • Appropriate technical certification(s) are preferred (e.g., PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP)
Knowledge & Experience • 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in a large Law Firm setting, a 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
Skills & Expectations • 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 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
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